Techniques used to tackle stage fright

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has revealed how she managed to overcome stage fright

The actor and screenwriter, who is best known for creating comedy drama series Fleabag, recalled how she was hit with nerves while performing Noël Coward’s play Hay Fever in the West End in 2012.

Waller-Bridge said: “I suddenly got stage fright. And this amazing actor could see I was getting nervous. He took me out [behind the curtain] and I could hear the buzz of the audience.

“He said, ‘This is what you do if you are feeling scared. You stand behind the curtain, take a deep breath and you just go: Fuck you, you are lucky to have me.’ And you say it as loud as you can and we did it every night. Sometimes doing that feels great.”

Since achieving worldwide success with Fleabag in 2016, Waller-Bridge is used to fame and does not often feel stage fright and has gone onto star in Solo: A Star Wars Story, produce Killing Eve and serve as a writer on the James Bond film No Time To Die.

She next stars in Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, where she plays Indy’s goddaughter Helena Shaw opposite Harrison Ford. Other members of the cast include Antonio Banderas, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Mads Mikkelsen and John Rhys-Davies.

In a four-star review, [Director James Mangold] marshals frantic set pieces with plenty of quite noticeable CGI. This is perhaps sad for those weaned on the superb practical effects of earlier Indy outings. Still, it’s a lively, enthralling tale with some particularly emotive scenes in the final act that are bound to cause a tear or two.”

What else has Phoebe Waller-Bridge starred in?

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a talented British actress, writer, and producer who has gained significant recognition for her work in both TV shows and movies. Here are some notable TV shows and movies starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge:

TV Shows:

Fleabag (2016-2019): Phoebe Waller-Bridge created, wrote, and starred in this critically acclaimed British comedy-drama series. It follows the life of a young woman named Fleabag as she navigates relationships, family dynamics, and personal struggles.
Killing Eve (2018-2022): Waller-Bridge served as the head writer and executive producer for the first season of this hit spy thriller series. The show centers around the thrilling cat-and-mouse game between an MI6 agent, Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), and a talented assassin, Villanelle (Jodie Comer).

Movies:

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018): Waller-Bridge provided the voice and motion-capture performance for the droid character L3-37 in this standalone Star Wars film. L3-37 is the companion of the pilot Lando Calrissian (played by Donald Glover).
Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017): In this historical drama, Waller-Bridge played the role of Mary Brown, a nanny and friend of author A.A. Milne (played by Domhnall Gleeson). The film explores the creation of the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories.
No Time to Die (2021): Waller-Bridge contributed to the screenplay of the James Bond film “No Time to Die,” starring Daniel Craig. While not appearing on screen, her writing helped shape the dialogue and story for the movie.

These are just a few examples of the TV shows and movies featuring Phoebe Waller-Bridge. She has been involved in several other projects as an actress, writer, and producer, showcasing her versatile talent in the entertainment industry.

Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny is released in cinemas on June 28.