In the not-for-profit world, I never felt that being female was an impediment. I was, however, given my break into commercial theatre by a female producer, Judy Craymer, and women – in particular, Donna Langley, president of production at Universal – were crucial in giving ‘Mamma Mia’ a home in Hollywood. Phyllida Lloyd Read Quote
If you’re an actor, you have to look spiffing. But as the director, you don’t need to look so glamorous. Phyllida Lloyd Read Quote
I realized that I didn’t think I could stand the psychological battering that actors have to withstand. I just felt I wasn’t cut out for that kind of self-promotion. Phyllida Lloyd Read Quote
Directing is quite a nuts-and-bolts thing. It’s a mixture of creating an atmosphere in which actors can feel safe enough to be dangerous. Phyllida Lloyd Read Quote
I think I wanted to do something that retained the improvised chaos of ‘Mamma Mia’ the theatre show which set it apart from all the slick packaged productions. Phyllida Lloyd Read Quote
Margaret Thatcher was pro-choice. She voted to decriminalize homosexuality. Was not profoundly religious. She was very liberal on social issues. Phyllida Lloyd Read Quote
