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Lesley Manville: Stage Demands Focus
15 Jun
Summary
- Lesley Manville prioritizes script quality and challenging roles.
- She recently won Tony and Olivier awards for 'Oedipus'.
- Manville prefers the writing over the platform for acting roles.
Actress Lesley Manville prioritizes compelling scripts and challenging characters above all else when considering acting roles. Her recent success includes winning prestigious Tony and Olivier awards for her performance in the Broadway and West End production of 'Oedipus'.
Manville's dedication to stage work, including a nine-month run with two different plays, meant she had limited time to watch television. She recently returned to London for 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' at the National Theatre.
She stated that the platform, whether BBC, ITV, or Netflix, does not influence her decision-making process. The quality of the writing and the potential for a role to be a new artistic departure are her primary considerations.
