Lesley Manville Says Her Stage and Screen Careers "Feed Each Other" Actress Lesley Manville has had a storied career, with a long list of credits on stage and screen. And while some performers might find it challenging to balance the two, Manville says she finds that her work in theater and film actually informs and enriches each other. "I think they feed each other," she said during an interview at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, where she's currently starring in a production of "The Winter's Tale." "When I'm doing a play, it's like a little bubble that you're in, and you can really explore the character and the story without the constraints of time or budget. And then when I come to film, it's like a completely different animal – it's about efficiency and getting the most out of what you have." Manville has appeared on stage at London's National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and other prominent venues, as well as in films like "Phantom Thread" and "I'm Thinking of Ending Things." She says that her experience in theater has helped her bring a deeper level of emotional authenticity to her film work. "When I'm doing a play, I have time to really get inside the character's head and heart," she explained. "And then when I come to film, I can draw on that and use it as a foundation for my performance."#Lesley_Manville #Kansas_City_Repertory_Theatre #Londons_National_Theatre #Royal_Shakespeare_Company #Phantom_Thread #Im_Thinking_of_Ending_Things
