In your 20s and 30s, everything is possible. But then, sooner than you think, men walk past you in the street and don't look twice at you unless you're wearing a fabulous outfit. — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share Image
I arrived in this country as a refugee child with my sister and my mother. — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
I am very blessed to have this experience of being a parent, but do not negate me from this industry because I am a… — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
I tried twice to get into drama school and didn't, so I worked my way up through the fringe. — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
I am a black woman who has been given this character called Hermione to play on the stage. But actually, we've all grown up… — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
If I think even a week ahead, I get terrified. My big thing is trying to enjoy the moment as much as I can. — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
I have been that actor who's watched peers and thought, 'God, they're doing well. I'll never get there.' — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
There are so many directors, young and old, around - all doing their thing and struggling. — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
For me, you could say my big West End debut was 'Cursed Child,' but I'm in my 40s, and it's like, 'When is that… — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
I did fringe theatre for so many years, and then I got my first play at the RSC, which was an amazing feeling, but… — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
I'm working with theatre-makers who are the top of their game, and it's extraordinary. — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
The weight of expectation is huge. But for me, that pressure has been outweighed by getting text messages from mums I know saying how… — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
I am so passionate about representation because, growing up, I didn't see myself, and now people can say, 'I see myself there.' We're all… — Noma Dumezweni Copy Share
