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Interview with Paul Hilton
What was your first impression of the character of Orlando, and how did that change as the season progressed? Answer
How would you describe Orlando's function in the play? Answer
Orlando goes on a difficult journey in the play. How, as an actor, would you describe that journey? Answer
Can you describe some of the ways you went about creating the character of Orlando during the rehearsal process? Answer
How would you describe Orlando's relationships with other characters at the beginning of the play? Answer
What can we learn about Orlando through his relationship with Ganymede? Answer
How would you describe the stages of Orlando's love for Rosalind? Answer
What can we learn about Orlando in the ‘wooing’ scenes in the Forest of Arden? Answer
The relationship between Orlando and Adam is very developed in this production. How did that come about in the rehearsal process? Answer
How have the playing conditions in the Globe Theatre influenced or effected your performance? Answer
The wrestling scene (Act 1 Scene 2) in this production is played in the yard amongst the groundling audience. Have you enjoyed playing the scene in this way? Answer
Is there anything from working on the Globe stage that you think you could take to a production in a more conventional theatre? Or are the two experiences totally separate? Answer
Is it easier to create the world of your character in a ‘black box’ theatre than it is at the Globe, where you are constantly aware of the audience? Answer