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W H AT ' S O N

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Activities to get you in the festive spirit, a comedy show by one of
the best in the business and a live version of Twilight Zone tales
G
RISIN
STAR

With Game of Thrones now on his CV, the
London-born actor is on his way to stardom

NAME: Joseph Quinn USP: new kid on the acting block

WHAT WAS THE WHOLE GAME OF
THRONES EXPERIENCE LIKE?
Mad. I'm such a fan! I don't know what
I was expecting - maybe lobster for
breakfast and gold encrusted cameras
- but on arrival, of course, it's just
another film set. It was fun, everyone
was lovely and scenes were great to do.
All professionalism went out of the
window as soon as I was given a sword.
HOW DID YOU BREAK INTO ACTING?
I wouldn't say I have. I still consider
myself as a cap in hand actor and it's
rare for one job to enable you to 'break
through', as it were. It's a culmination

of the work you've done that leads to
more, I think - or hope.
WAS DRAMA SCHOOL TOUGH?
It was a big help for me, I've been
incredibly lucky. Sure I've had periods
of unemployment but I've been able to
sustain myself; stay clothed, fed and
warm through acting, which I'm grateful
for - and quite baffled by.
HOW EXCITING WAS HOWARDS END?
Brilliant, but without a doubt the most
rigorous audition process I've been
through - five rounds! But working on
a script written by his magnificence,
Kenneth Lonergan, was surreal and
an enormous privilege.
ANYONE YOU'D LOVE TO WORK WITH?
Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett and
Mark Rylance are acting royalty for me.
And working with Maggie Gyllenhaal in
The Deuce would be amazing.

If you're reading this, Maggie, tell
the director to sign me up for the
second series of The Deuce...

brief encounters

WORDS: JAMES GILL, PHOTOGRAPHER: ANDREA VECCHIATO, GROOMING: GLORIA PENARANDA, STYLING: ANTONY MORATO

Joseph Quinn, 23, is known for his
debut role as Arthur Havisham in the
BBC One drama Dickensian and played
Koner in series seven of Game of
Thrones. More recently, he starred in
the BBC's four-part Sunday night drama
Howards End as Leonard Best.

COMEDY

SARA PASCOE:
LADS LADS LADS
As any fan of the current
circuit will attest, Sara
Pascoe is one of the best
comedians of this - or
indeed any - generation.
This show, which chronicles
the comic's attempts at
singledom following a
break-up, is pure Pascoe:
clever, thoughtful and
riotously funny. A real treat.
15-20 January, Wyndham's
Theatre, ticketmaster.co.uk

DINING

IGLOOS ON
THE QUAY

WELLBEING

THEATRE

EXPERIENCE

Is it time you seized the
day? What better way than
this: Pilates instructor
Natalie Clough is hosting a
class by the Thames at 8am
on 12 December. It'll be a
dynamic 45-minute session
followed by 15 minutes of
stretching. Part of London
Bridge City's fourth
Christmas By The River
which runs until 3 January.
asteriapilates.com

Ghost Stories proved a
smash TV hit with its
haunting tales and
unpredictable twists. Here
is the eagerly awaited live
version of the TV show that
blazed a trail for all manner
of writers and directors
who enjoy a chilling twist.
Its three tales each promise
a surprise finale that will
stay with you.
Until 27 January, Almeida
Theatre, almeida.co.uk

If you're struggling to feel
festive, head to Southbank.
The Christmas market has a
German twist: think Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang's more
Bavarian moments. While
foodies will marvel at the
stalls, the sheer power of
Yuletide positivity will
give you a warm glow you
might have been missing.
southbankcentre.co.uk B

CHRISTMAS BY
THE RIVER

Do you dream of being
the most-popular person
in your group of friends?
You don't? You're far too
secure in yourself? Oh.
OK. Well, either way, you
can book an igloo at The
Sipping Room for you
and a group of pals to
enjoy canapes and
cocktails near Temple.
Until 31 January,
drakeandmorgan.co.uk

December 2017 BA LA N CE

THE TWILIGHT ZONE

WINTER AT
SOUTHBANK
CENTRE

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