I had done some acting at school, but I wasn't particularly good at it. What inspired me was going to the Old Vic in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when the National Theatre was based there. — Roger Allam Copy Share Image
At school I was a disaster academically but being involved in drama helped me to find another pathway into things. — Roger Allam Copy Share Image
I don't think there are roles that would attract me to do a long run in the theatre. — Roger Allam Copy Share Image
A lot of actors are relatively shy people, surprisingly, so acting is a way of not being shy - and being paid not to… — Roger Allam Copy Share Image
I like to do a wide variety of things, and acting, particularly in the theatre, has given me that opportunity. — Roger Allam Copy Share Image
In the theatre, there were plenty of people having sex all over the place - wanting to, and doing it quite successfully - but… — Roger Allam Copy Share Image
Try not to worry about embarrassing yourself. That's a lifetime's task. — Roger Allam Copy Share Image
I've never been to Barcelona, I'd like to go there; also South America. — Roger Allam Copy Share Image
I don't know who can constantly afford to go and see things. A play, which has five people in it and one set and… — Roger Allam Copy Share Image
I've been choreographed in various musicals before. So I'm not completely two left feet. — Roger Allam Copy Share Image
