Interview with Melanie Jessop

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Q1) What were your first impressions of the character of Lady Capulet? Answer

Q2) Actors often ask ‘What does my character want?’ as part of their preparation for a role. What are your objectives as Lady Capulet? Answer

Q3) How would you describe Lady Capulet's key relationships? Answer

Q4) Are there competitive tensions between Lady Capulet and the Nurse? Answer

Q5) What do you see as Lady Capulet's function in the play? Answer

Q6) What does Lady Capulet's reaction to Tybalt's death tell us about the character? Answer

Q7) How would you describe Lady Capulet's relationship with the audience? Answer

Q8) In this production, Lady Capulet laughs hysterically when she discovers Juliet in the tomb [5.3]. Can you explain this reaction? Answer

Q9) It has been suggested that the Globe theatre accommodates comedy more readily than tragedy. What do you think? Answer

Q10) What have you learnt from the Globe space this season? Answer

Q11) How do you keep scenes alive during a long run? Answer

Q12) Would you like to come back to the Globe? If you could play any part what would it be? Answer

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