I liked this bit:


How does it feel being back on stage after Being Human?

It’s great, it’s lovely. There is nothing like hearing the noise behind the curtain before a show. I’m not too much into bows though, I don’t like bows. I feel very self-conscious because that’s you going on stage. But before the show starts, behind the curtain you can hear the excitement, it’s just amazing. 

Because he really looked uncomfortable when he took his bows - and npw we know why.

-- Edited by Londonlaura on Friday 29th of June 2012 12:38:18 AM

This is such a great interview! He always sounds so down to earth and I love that about him! It's kinda funny that he didn't get into the drama program at his university. I bet they are second guessing that now!

It is obvious from Damien's authentic and natural talent that acting is in his blood, but that lovely anecdote about the curtain is a wonderful little insight.

Agreed Sami, Dublin Trinity missed out on a true talent, but the path Damien has taken has brought him to where he is today1 Purely my own opinion, but having a business degree is no bad thing to have alongside his acting talents, not just researching as he mention but having a canny awareness of himself and the industry he is from a 'business' perspective.

I wondered about that too Laura, for those of you who were lucky enough the have seen Travelling Light, the whole bowing thing would feel really awkward for me too..it is a different level of engaging with the audience than being in roe performing, I have a conductor friend who refused to bow and take applause he would step back and let the audience receive it!

Interviews like these, and the Tommy Hilfiger event one are exciting because Damien is becoming an established actor. We have to see more for BH series 5 Sue!

I could not help but wonder if the forum and fansite add to Damien's profile, I hope in a positive way!

Great interview and his explanation about bows explains a lot. He looked a bit uncomfortable and mildly bemused at Newcastle too. I found the 'listening' explanation interesting too, it has been commented upon both here and via Twitter by those of us fortunate enough to meet him after the performances, on how he listened to us, how he seemed to focus all of his attention on us as we spoke to him, how he seemed to really listen to what we had to say. His explanation in this interview makes perfect sense also.

-- Edited by rubyrosettared on Sunday 1st of July 2012 04:17:18 PM

You are welcome HalGal I agree that seeing a current interview is a real treat, it feels like an exciting time in Damien's career right now.

Lol, I do know what you mean! Lisa also mentioned his comment about listening. 

 

Quote:

"A great actor is a great listener. And that’s something I am learning. Listening is the key. You can’t react truthfully unless you listen. If I could have brought that to every show I’ve done so far I would sleep easier at night. Listen every day. Just as the curtain comes up, I always say “listen”."

 

Sounds like wonderful advice for life in general but it certainly opens my eyes to not only Damien's acting, but his REacting. perhaps this explain his staggering range and the breadth of emotional nuance he brings to Hal in Being Human.

 

Lovely interview, I'm hoping we get more interviews and promotional appearances on TV from him for the next series of Being Human.