It was all to do with the change of producer as well as political reasons I don't really comprehend.

We were the victims of the new producer but what annoyed me was they told the press we were leaving before us.

I think it's one of my favourite theatres ever, so quirky and wonderful and steeped in history. The space is wonderful and the acoustics are brilliant.

I'm hopefully touring with Colin Baker next year in Perfect Strangers. I have performed with Sylvia Simms in poetry and music evenings. I would love to do those for the rest of my career - they are so fun and witty.

Tom is the most eccentric person I have ever worked with. We get on very well and I am most impressed with how he can hold an audience in the palm of his hand.

I'm quite grateful to the BBC. They helped me back onto the touring circuit.

I never watch TV. I'm a Radio Four addict. I love listening to music too.