Cogsworth played by Andrew Payne

Describe your character in 3 words:
loyal, anxious, kind

What was the first show you performed in?
Annie Get Your gun in 1981

If you could. be a Disney character, who would it be and why?
Cogsworth! He’s quite like me and hence why I auditioned for the part!

If you were stuck on a desert island with one Beauty & The Beast character, who would it be?
Mrs Potts (with Chip) as I couldn’t live without a cup of tea!

What’s something people would be surprised to know about you?
I love sky-diving! (Not really, but that would be surprising)

What’s your go to karaoke song?
I don’t really do much karaoke, but if I did, Rocking All Over The World – Status Quo

What’s your characters unpopular opinion?
Rules cannot be messed with!

Tea or coffee?
Tea

Early-bird or night-owl?
Night-owl (I hate getting up!)

What’s your dream role/show to be part of?
Would love to be in Blood Brothers. It’s a great traditional musical with no gimmicks, just a powerful story and great music. Sadly it’s never been made available for amateurs as far as I know

What’s your favourite song in the show?
Boringly, the title song!