Quotes by Theatre Frankly I don't listen to lyrics (a problem in that I apparently work in musical theatre) I just want a good tune that doesn't require the use of too much grey matter. Christian Campbell grey-matter theatre musical Since I was a child I've loved going to the opera, theatre and ballet. Christian Lacroix ballet theatre children There's something about doing theatre in London - it sinks a little bit deeper into your soul as an actor. It's something about the tradition of theatre, about performing on the West End stage. Christian Slater theatre soul littles I want everyone to feel as much as possible as if they inhabit the same space. They more fluid the relationship between actor and audience, the better. Christine Jones theatre actors space I have a large personal collection of pictures. For every project, I choose images. Usually I don't do this until I've done an extensive script breakdown and distilled the text down to poetic form. I have to plant enough seeds so that there will be vibration. Christine Jones scripts theatre done Theatre is more exciting in the sense that you can actually see the audience in the eye. You know there are no takes and retakes. You have one chance to do your job... and you better do it well! Christine Lahti theatre eye jobs I grew up wanting to be a writer for theatre. Christopher Durang grew theatre grew-up I think film and television are really a director's medium, whereas theatre is the actor's medium. Christopher Eccleston theatre directors thinking The money is better in films and television. But in terms of acting, theatre is more rewarding. Christopher Eccleston film-and-television theatre acting Theatre is expensive to go to. I certainly felt when I was growing up that theatre wasn't for us. Theatre still has that stigma to it. A lot of people feel intimidated and underrepresented in theatre. Christopher Eccleston growing-up theatre people I grew up in a community of theatre, and I always loved musicals. From a young age, the first present I ever wanted was a video camera. For me it was a great outlet to be creative. Christopher Egan theatre community creative Lon Chaney and Boris Karloff didn't like the word 'horror'. They, like I, went for the French description: 'the theatre of the fantastique'. Christopher Lee description horror theatre I had great faith in Irish actors, that they'd be hip to the whole theatre thing, and they are. I had no illusions of coming over here as some kind of big shot. It's been a learning experience for me too. Christopher Meloni hips theatre actors I did loads of student films and fringe theatre. I worked for free a lot. Christopher Parker film theatre students Yeah, well I've always played comedy. My background is musical comedy theatre and that's really where my training is. As an actor, that's my training. Christopher Walken training theatre musical I'm looking forward to locking swords with Douglas Henshall and working against the stunning backdrop of Shetland. I came to Scotland a lot in the '70s and '80s in various theatre productions and of course to film Hallam Foe but this is the furthest I've ever been. Ciaran Hinds scotland looking-forward theatre Having started out in theatre, I feel an impulse to do it as much as I can Cillian Murphy impulse theatre feels A good actor makes clear the meaning of the words. A better actor gives also the emotion of the part. The best actor adds emotion of which the character is unconscious. Clare Eames theatre giving character I first came to London as a musician, and when my group broke up, I did 'Guys and Dolls' at the Watford Palace theatre. After that, Ned Sherrin found me and brought me to the West End to do one of his shows. The work went from strength to strength, so I thought: 'This is where the world wants me; I'll stay. Clarke Peters musician theatre guy I've been doing theatre since I was 5 years old. Claudia Christian theatre years «4567891011121314»