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The Mousetrap’s Miles Richardson tells us what makes his spring, spectacular
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He may play a retired army general in ***[The Mousetrap](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/the-mousetrap-tickets)***, but in real-life **Miles Richardson** is a (nature)lover, not a fighter. The eco-friendly thespian loves nothing more than enjoying the capital in bloom, taking in the wisteria and bluebells (and taking home any rubbish) on his journey to [St Martin’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/st-martins-theatre-london).
However, he may not have been making this commute if it wasn’t for his clean-shaven take on the Major! “The first thing [my wife] asked me when I found out I got the part was ‘would I have to grow any facial hair’. When I said No, she said I could do the job!” So, he was a whisker away from not clinching the part, literally!
We sat down with Miles to discuss songs, post-show drinks, and what makes his spring, spectacular.
**The song that puts a spring in my step is…** Manhattan, especially the Ella Fitzgerald version. Okay, it’s over 3000 miles away, but it’s a great walking tune.
**The best place to go for a post-show drink is…** Cafe Kohá in St Martins court. Not only is there plenty of exterior seating but you can guarantee that you will meet someone you know.
**My favourite way to spend a day off…** isn’t really what I spend my day off doing. Catching up with all the domestic stuff I haven’t had time for in the week! The advantage of the day off is that you can have a glass of wine with lunch. Or two.
**Spring is the best season because…** of nature awakening. The cherry blossoms, wisteria blooms and the bluebells have been amazing this year.
**A picnic isn’t complete without…** a bag to take all your rubbish home with you. You know who you are…
**When I found out I got this role the first person I told was…** my partner Barbara. The first thing she asked me was would I have to grow any facial hair. When I said No, she said I could do the job.
**The best thing about doing the Mousetrap is…** the lovely people I have to work with. Having a happy company makes for successful performance.
**My top tips for the bank holiday is…** to start early. You’d be surprised how quiet some of London is before 11.00am. Also, taking one of the river boats is a great way to see the scope of the city and you can use your Oyster card.
**Everyone should see The Mousetrap because…** like Everest, it’s there! I’m constantly surprised that so many of my friends haven’t seen it, mainly because it’s always been about. Well, they have now.
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