New Zealander Glen Drake is playing the title role in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Wimbledon Theatre.

Retelling the biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colours this was the show which launched the careers of Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice. Joseph is full of catchy songs including Close Ev'ry Door To Me, One More Angel and Any Dream Will Do.

It opens on Monday and for full details see the theatre listings.

What's been your best ever part?

Sickboy/Tommy in the play of Trainspotting.

Who is your most admired actor or actress?

Robert De Niro.

What's been your favourite or most memorable job while resting?

Ice-cream salesman!

What's been your most embarrassing moment?

Playing pool on stage and a ball bounced off the table, hit the stage and rolled off the side. I had to retrieve it. There was a very long and silent pause while I did."

November 12, 2001 12:32