1. When did you think about acting as a career and what were your first steps into it?
When I was about eight I went to London with my mum and we saw Billy Elliot the musical. After that I was lucky enough to be able to take a singing, dance and drama class each week, which I’m still doing. I go to the Theatre at the Mill’s homespun drama youth every weekend and I’m working on my Grade 8 dance and acting exams. So far I’ve played the parts of Danny Zuko from Grease, Joseph from Joseph, Dodger from Oliver! and Seymour from Little Shop of Horrors
2. Best gig or gigs you’ve been to?
My favourite singer is Rihanna. I got to see her live in Dublin a few years ago and that was incredible. I also saw Katy Perry at the Odyssey last year and that was the best concert I’ve been to; it was more like a musical theatre show than a normal pop concert.
3. Fantasy wedding/birthday party band of choice?
If Freddie Mercury was still alive it would definitely be Queen.
4. The record you’d take to a desert island?
Probably the soundtrack to Frozen.
5. And the book?
Which Witch? by Eva Ibbotson.
6. Top three films?
Avatar, The Dark Knight and Edward Scissorhands.
7. Worst film you’ve seen?
I didn’t really like the Tim Burton version of Alice in Wonderland, which is strange as I love most of his work.
8. Favourite authors?
JK Rowling, Eva Ibbotson, Michael Morpurgo.
9. Sports you most enjoy and top teams?
Football (Chelsea) and tennis (Serena Williams).
10. Ideal holiday destination?
Florida
11. Pet hate?
No wi-fi!
12. What’s your favourite:
Dinner? If it has chicken in it I’ll probably love it. Nando's is my favourite restaurant.
Dessert? Hot chocolate brownie with ice cream.
Drink? Fanta Exotic.
13. Who is your best friend and how do you know each other?
My best friend is Aimee. We first met at the Theatre at the Mill’s production of Fame last year. We instantly became the best of friends as we both have a massive love for musical theatre. She’s the best friend that anyone could ever wish for.
14. Is there a God?
I’m only 15 and still don’t really have a yes or no answer.
:: Jordan Walker plays Fagin in the Theatre at the Mill Summer Youth Theatre production of Oliver! at the Theatre at the Mill, Newtownabbey, from July 24 to August 1 (TheatreAtTheMill.com / 028 9034 0202).
