Cast Interview: David Ross as Claudius
We asked David Ross, who plays Claudius (as well as the Ghost!) in our production of Hamlet, a few questions about himself, the play, Shakespeare, and the city of Toronto...
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What neighbourhood of the city do you live in, and in your opinion, what’s the best coffee shop or bar in your neighbourhood?
I live in Bloorcourt/Dufferin Grove, or as we prefer to call it - Blufferin! The best bar is 3 Speed...without hesitation!!! And the best coffee shop would be The Common, in my humble opinion - :)
What’s your favourite line in Hamlet?
"O, my offense is rank, it smells to Heaven !"
If your character were at The Monarch Tavern, what drink would they order?
A Manhattan - but easy on the vermouth there, please ... and woah, calm the shakey bitters, thank you!
and now another dab of Basil Hayden ... thank you, a little more. Just a drop more, and ... there you are!!!
What might people be interested to know about your take on your character?
Claudius acted alone.
[mic drop]
{mind blown}
What’s the biggest challenge in taking on this role?
Learning how to love myself as Claudius - and then hate Claudius as Hamlet's father's spirit ...
What’s your Starbucks order?
"Hi. I was wondering if you had some good coffee I could drink today ?"
What’s your favourite place in Toronto?
Any place within 2 feet of a friend!
I live in Bloorcourt/Dufferin Grove, or as we prefer to call it - Blufferin! The best bar is 3 Speed...without hesitation!!! And the best coffee shop would be The Common, in my humble opinion - :)
What’s your favourite line in Hamlet?
"O, my offense is rank, it smells to Heaven !"
If your character were at The Monarch Tavern, what drink would they order?
A Manhattan - but easy on the vermouth there, please ... and woah, calm the shakey bitters, thank you!
and now another dab of Basil Hayden ... thank you, a little more. Just a drop more, and ... there you are!!!
What might people be interested to know about your take on your character?
Claudius acted alone.
[mic drop]
{mind blown}
What’s the biggest challenge in taking on this role?
Learning how to love myself as Claudius - and then hate Claudius as Hamlet's father's spirit ...
What’s your Starbucks order?
"Hi. I was wondering if you had some good coffee I could drink today ?"
What’s your favourite place in Toronto?
Any place within 2 feet of a friend!