Derrière on a G String promises “raucous” and “unexpected” — what’s the first thing audiences would never guess about this show?

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Well, I bet you’d never guess that our first day together… our break the ice session… was all of us stripping naked and lathering ourselves in baby oil.

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How would you describe the show in three wildly different words?

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Audacious, relatable, quirky 

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What was your initial reaction when you read the script or heard the concept?

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It was genuinely one of bewilderment. I never thought something like this would appear on a stage in London… and I certainly didn’t expect to be playing a part in it. But here we are. And may I just say, I’m sooooo happy that this is appearing on a stage. Regular theatre goers have never seen anything like it!

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Without spoilers, what moment do you think will have audiences talking all the way home?

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The thing I was talking about on the way home after every rehearsals was the dance section set in a swimming pool’s changing room. The next time you’re at the baths, you’ll be checking over your shoulder.

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This is billed as a comedy dance sensation — what’s more challenging: nailing the choreography or keeping a straight face?

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For me, I’d say the dancing. There are some stunning dancers in the cast and it has been a blessing to watch them, learn from them, and try to match them… I hope I’ve not just jinxed it and start laughing mid-show now!

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Comedy often relies on timing — how did you build that rhythm together as a cast?

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I think having a cast of only 6 has really helped that. We’ve grown really close as a company, and some I knew before from dance class, so we are all in the same wavelength. And as actors, I have so much admiration for everyone. They give me so much to work with which makes bouncing energy off of them so easy.

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What has surprised you most about working on this production?

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This production has been the best example of where the storytelling matters even more so than just the dance routine. And that is something that I truly embrace as an actor. My favourite moments in a show have never been someone doing 50 spins or singing to the point a window breaks. It’s about making the audience feel something. Whether that results in laughing, crying or - as it will probably be in this show - a combination of both!