About this episode

Georgina Fairbanks discusses her role in The Mousetrap and her experiences in theatre.

In this episode, we’re joined by rising stage and screen actor  Georgina Fairbanks  to discuss stepping into the legendary West End production of  The Mousetrap  at St Martin's Theatre. Georgina opens up about playing Mollie Ralston in the world’s longest-running play, balancing comedy and tension inside Agatha Christie’s iconic mystery, and why audiences still can’t resist trying to solve the murder over 70 years later. We also discuss her recent theatre work as Irene in  Wilko  at Southwark Playhouse. During the conversation, Georgina reflects on joining a theatrical institution under director Ola Ince, the pressure and excitement of entering such an iconic production, and the joy of hearing audience theories night after night. Thoughtful, funny and refreshingly honest, Georgina gives a fascinating insight into life inside one of the West End’s most enduring productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Natalie Maher, Darren Murphy

Guest: Georgina Fairbanks

Topics covered

• theatre
• acting
• Agatha Christie
• West End
• audience engagement
• comedy
• mystery

Keywords

• The Mousetrap
• Georgina Fairbanks
• West End
• Agatha Christie
• theatre
• acting
• audience theories
• comedy
• mystery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southwark Playhouse

Books & works: The Mousetrap, Wilko

Places: St Martin's Theatre

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