Angel & North - Interviews

Sister Bliss: Mum's the word

A pivotal member of hugely successful band Faithless, Sister Bliss has an interesting summer ahead. She talks about a love for Turnmills, her next record and being a mum

Leo Gregory: Street fighter

The world of football hooliganism comes around again for the man who was Brian Jones, but Leo Gregory tells Mark Kebble not to expect more of the same. Music to our ears...

The Holloways: Band aid

They are the next big thing, but Julia Rebaudo finds The Holloways having to cope with clapped out buses, a broken hand and a frustrating delay

Matt Rawle: Full of Zorro

He's the rising star of theatre, but Matt Rawle tells Jenny White that he won't forget the hard times

Mr C: End in sight

He's known for setting up The End nightclub and being a party animal, but is Mr C mellowing? Alistair Duncan looks to Crouch End for an answer

Feeder: Golden silence

Whilst others have fallen, Feeder is one band that's stood the test of time - but it hasn't been easy. Mark Kebble visits frontman Grant Nicholas' Crouch End home to chat about album number six

Morgan M: Gallic wonder

Marking the month of Bastille Day, we join the birthday celebrations at Islington's Morgan M - and discover the real Mr Motivator

Michael Nyman: For the love of...

Four decades down, Michael Nyman's passion for music doesn't seem to be diminishing. The acclaimed composer talks to us about the changing face of home, films and lust

Zoe Telford: Work ethic

Interest in Islington actress Zoe Telford is growing fast, but as Jenny White realizes, it's not all about fame for her

Nick Hornby: Slam dunk

Alistair Duncan finds out why Islington is all the acclaimed author needs

Mark Billingham: Thorney issue

Serial Killers, rapists, gangland violence, kidnapping... Mark Billingham's books don't hold back with its dark subject matters, but what is the best-selling author actually like?

Alex Scrimgeour: Feel the love

Prue Watson talks to the man who is adding more zest to Highgate's Zizzi restaurant

Douglas Henshall: Devil of a role

Intense, confident, eloquent, passionate... Could there be a better person than Douglas Henshall to tackle the master of evil? Mark Kebble meets up with the Primeval star and discovers a man who won't pull any punches

Ana Silvera: Small delights

Exclusive for this website, Emily Paine gets up close and personal with the Stoke Newington singer who is impressing many

Dan Proops: Art attack

Linnea Vikstrom talks to the artist who justifies copying and is fascinated by the point where past meets the present

Mohamed Ladjassa: Baked good

Mark Kebble joins the rest of Muswell Hill and visits the patisserie celebrating a decade in existence

Nina Conti: Monkey magic

Comedy always seemed to be Nina Conti's thing, but it was thanks to a laughter-filled stint at the RSC that lead her to her calling - a simian puppet. The Finchley ventriloquist leaves behind the day job and talks directly to Mark Kebble

Jodhi May: Mysterious girl

For 20 years she has been treating us to some fantastic performances, but just who is Jodhi May? Mark Kebble attempts to answer the question

Alistair McGowan: Take a bow

The Big Impression made him a star, but it's a new performance that is making Alistair McGowan tick today. Mark Kebble talks to him about his directorial bow and return to school

Wayne McGregor: Body matters

Don't expect anything straight-forward when seeing a Wayne McGregor production. The award-winning choreographer tells us all about his new challenge

Naoko Mori: Who knows

Sometimes it's better not to know what you are getting yourself into. Naoko Mori talks Tosh with Mark Kebble and explains why the unknown has played a role in her career

Danny Newman: The final turn

It's a sad day for north London and clubbing enthusiasts in general - Clerkenwell's Turnmills is closing its doors. Director Danny Newman rounds-up the whats, whens and wow moments

Hattie Morahan: Novelty factor

She's the hot 'new' star in the acting world with an extensive theatrical background, but Mark Kebble discovers that all Hattie Morahan wants is to be different

Francesca Martinez: Only joking

Acclaimed comedienne Francesca Martinez hasn't let her cerebral palsy stop her from making people laugh, but after being forced to take two years off when burn our struck, is she raring to go again?

Jessica Hynes: Watch this Spaced

Jessica Hynes joined Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright and Nick Frost to revolutionise TV comedy at the back end of the last century, but what's all this Americanisation talk? Mark Kebble finds out more

Matt & Maria Beaumont: Brewing up

Just as Friends always wind up in Central Perk, so Mark Kebble heads to the Beaumonts in Muswell Hill for coffee and news of more books - and interesting developments with Matt's classic e

Steve Furst: Furst for more

On stage with his monster creation, off to the US, then back for panto – it’s clear that comedian/actor Steve Furst is revelling in the game

Matthew Bourne: Bourne supremacy

The Angel resident was our Q&A last year when he talked about Swan Lake, and now he is back with Nutcracker! Jenny White asks him what we should expect this time round as it returns to Sadler’s Wells

Sir Antony Sher: Giant amongst men

It's no small matter meeting up with Sir Antony Sher, as Jenny White discusses sexuality, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, and the appalling crime rate back in his place of birth, South Africa, with the legendary actor and writer

Paul Kaye: Strutting his stuff

Since lighting up our TV screens with his demonic interviewer (according to the celebs) Dennis Pennis, Paul Kaye has continued to evolve as his career progresses. With a busy autumn ahead of him, he tells Mark Kebble that he feels reborn…

Sid Owen: Spice of life

Jenny Forbes receives a chilli response from Sid Owen and it has nothing to do with his EastEnders background

Jodie Whittaker: Yorkshire rose

She has played ball with Peter O'Toole, won over director Michael Attenborough and now she is set to become a part of the St Trinian's set. Jodie Whittaker talks to Mark Kebble about sticking to her roots, her break and working at the Almeida Theatre

Sarah Lazenby: 007 heaven

North discovers why Lazenby's name is not the only connection to James Bond

Fox Jackson-Keen: X factor

At long last London has a Billy Elliot, from Hornsey to be precise. Mark Kebble meets up with him...

Jamie Lloyd: Picturing Piaf

Just what does it take to bring a cultural icon to the stage? Read on...

Miss Behave: Tough to swallow

The Roundhouse is in for a treat this month and something slightly different

Jocelyn Jee Esien: Torn in two

So well known for her comedy that taxi drivers ignore her, there's a dramatic side to Jocelyn Jee Esien as well. Mark Kebble tries to keep up at the Arcola Theatre

Michelle Collins: Developing times

We catch up with the Muswell Hill actress to find out why she's supporting local charity TreeHouse and what direction she is heading in

Reece Shearsmith: Centre of attention

He may not court fame, but Reece Shearsmith is currently a man to watch. Mark Kebble catches up with the East Finchley actor to talk about following in Rik Mayall's footsteps and why Royston Vasey may be no more

Sean Pertwee: Generation game

A cult hero keeping the family name strong, Sean Pertwee tells Anwar Brett how he avoided the same route as Doctor Who

Jack the Ripper: Catalyst for change

An iconic figure today, Jack the Ripper terrified Londoners at the tail end of the 19th century - and threw light on an East End in dire need of some help

Timothy Sheader: Open season

He's not everyone's choice for artistic director at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, but Crouch End's Timothy Sheader promises Jenny White that he will do the venue justice

Chris Townsend: Fast forward

Prue Watson talks to the local musician who is keen to get on with it

Mackenzie Crook: Tube tales

Anwar Brett discovers why the actor feels Muswell Hill is the place to be and the reason behind children heckling him

Abigail Hopkins: Musical memoirs

She doesn't talk to her famous father, writes about mythical characters and isn't a fan of chart music. Emily Paine enjoys coffee with the north London musician

John Hegley: On the buses

The performance poet talks to Alistair Duncan about teachers and Xylofoxes

Nicola Hughes: Stage might

Currently starring in a riff on reality shows, Nicola Hughes tells Jenny White why it doesn't get any more real than in the theatre

Stuart Gillies: Plane sailing

From impressing Gordon Ramsay to being a part of the Terminal 5 debacle, Stuart Gillies has had an interesting career. As he comes north for the Taste of London festival, he tells Mark Kebble all about it

Boris Johnson: Fit for Mayor?

Regular readers will know we have no political agenda, but as we see Boris Johnson cycling past our office regularly, we felt the need to see how his campaign to become Mayor of London is shaping up

Freddie Highmore: Child's play

From Johnny Depp to goblins and ogres, Muswell Hill's Freddie Highmore doesn't quite lead the life of a normal 16-year-old, but tells Anwar Brett that he just gets on with it

Emma Pierson: Finding her voice

Looking for a posh-sounding, great looking lady? Emma Pierson is your actress. However, as Mark Kebble asks, is that all this north Londoner has in her acting bag?

Ben Miller: Having a laugh

From double act delight to producing Jason Donovan, Ben Miller has always made us giggle. Alistair Duncan delves into the north Londoner's way of thinking

Rupert Evans: Back from Hell

What do you do after landing a major Hollywood role fresh from drama school? If you are Rupert Evans, you head back to north London...

Dan Stevens: Shock tactics

The next Hugh Grant? Jenny White meets up with Crouch Ender Dan Stevens and discovers he likes nothing better than throwing people's expectations

Sarah Chang: Pulling the strings

Started playing the violin at four, given the honour of running with the Olympic Torch, winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, voted in the top 20 of the world's most influential women... Mark Kebble asks if there is anything Sarah Chang can't achieve

FrostFrench: A Frosty reception

It's a label that has taken the fashion world by storm and now FrostFrench have settled into Islington too. Sadie Frost and Jemima French explain why they will make you shine during the January blues

Kwame Kwei-Armah: Love in the air

No not an early Valentine's feature, but Kwame Kwei-Armah's new play - and, as Mark Kebble uncovers, it's yet another heavy subject for the north Londoner

Ardal O'Hanlon: Super Ted

Father Dougal made him a star, but don’t expect more of the same from Ardal O’Hanlon. Catching up with the north Londoner during his British tour, Jenny White uncovers stage fright, politics and laughing at life’s serious side

Tobias Menzies: On Cloud Nine

The Almeida Theatre and a difficult hurdle to overcome beckons for rising name Tobias Menzies, but it's clear to Mark Kebble that's not a problem at all

Tim McInnerny

It's some 25 years since Blackadder made Tim McInnerny's name, but he is still clearly up for a challenge. Mark Kebble catches up with the north London actor at the screening of his new short film One Day, talking about a man leaving it all behind - and how that applies to him and Lord Percy

Toby Stephens: Charming chameleon

Moving seamlessly from character to character, Toby Stephens has created his own unique niche in the acting game – and, as Jenny Forbes discovers, that suits the East Ender just fine

Andy Serkis: Sweet like sugar

He may have made a name for himself playing dark roles, but Mark Kebble discovers that Crouch Ender Andy Serkis is just your regular guy. After all, he says, we all have a little bit of Gollum inside us

Benedict Cumberbatch: One to watch

Quite literally it seems... Since appearing on Angel's cover 18 months ago, Benedict Cumberbatch just hasn't stopped. Mark Kebble catches up with him again to hear about the Houses of Parliament, following Laurence Olivier and drinking with Jack Bauer

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