--- title: An Interview with Cora Mcgarry, star of our recent production of Danny The Champion of the World in Geneva description: Cora Mcgarry talks to us about playing Danny in Danny The Champion Of The World, and how performing has improved her confidence and forged new friendships... image: https://blog.simplytheatre.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202017-07-27%20at%2010.14.02.png --- [![Simply Theatre](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SimplyTheatre_May2020/images/logo_white.png?width=59&height=105&name=logo_white.png "Simply Theatre")](https://www.simplytheatre.com/) **Menu** - [HOME](https://www.simplytheatre.com/) - OUR COURSES - [Weekly Courses](https://www.simplytheatre.com/weekly-courses/) - [Summer Courses](https://www.simplytheatre.com/summer-courses/) - [LAMDA Examinations](https://www.simplytheatre.com/lamda-examinations/) - [WHAT'S ON](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/whats-on) - LOCATIONS - [Geneva](https://www.simplytheatre.com/geneva/) - [Zurich](https://www.simplytheatre.com/zurich-3/) - [Zug](https://www.simplytheatre.com/zug/) - [Lausanne](https://www.simplytheatre.com/lausanne/) - [Annecy](https://www.simplytheatre.com/annecy/) - [Basel](https://www.simplytheatre.com/basel/) - [Venue Rental](https://www.simplytheatre.com/zurich-venue-rental/) - ABOUT THE ACADEMY - [Why Simply Theatre](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/) - [What we do](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/5-cornerstones-of-a-simply-theatre-education/) - [Our Ethos and History](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/our-ethos-and-history/) - [Working With Schools](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/working-with-schools/) - [Blog](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog) - [CONTACT US](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/contact-us/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.simplytheatre.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - [HOME](https://www.simplytheatre.com/) - ACADEMY - [ACADEMY](https://www.simplytheatre.com/#academy) - ABOUT THE ACADEMY - [Why Simply Theatre](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/) - [What we do](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/5-cornerstones-of-a-simply-theatre-education/) - [Our Ethos and History](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/our-ethos-and-history/) - [Past Productions](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/about-us/past-productions/) - [Working With Schools](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/working-with-schools/) - [Blog](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog) - OUR COURSES - [Courses Overview](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/courses/) - [4 – 6 Year olds](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/courses/4-6-year-olds/) - [7 – 9 Year Olds](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/courses/7-9-year-olds/) - [10 – 12 Year Olds](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/courses/10-12-year-olds/) - [13 – 18 Year Olds](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/courses/13-18-year-olds/) - [Holiday Courses](https://www.simplytheatre.com/summer-camps/) - [LAMDA Examinations](https://www.simplytheatre.com/lamda-examinations/) - [ISTD Examinations](https://www.simplytheatre.com/istd-examinations/) - [PRODUCTIONS](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/whats-on) - [PRODUCTIONS](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/whats-on) - OUR PRODUCTIONS - [What’s On](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/whats-on/) - YOUR VISIT - [Booking Information](https://www.simplytheatre.com/booking-information/) - [Season Pass](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/season-pass/) - [Our Venues](https://www.simplytheatre.com/our-venues/) - [Groups and Schools](https://www.simplytheatre.com/groups-schools/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.simplytheatre.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [Food and Drink](https://www.simplytheatre.com/food-and-drink/) - [Become a Friend](https://www.simplytheatre.com/become-a-friend/) - ABOUT US - [Our History](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/about-us/our-history/) - [Past productions](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/about-us/past-productions/) - GET INVOLVED - [Audition](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/audition/) - [Volunteer](https://www.simplytheatre.com/productions/volunteer/) - YOUR LOCAL ACADEMY - [Geneva / Vaud](https://www.simplytheatre.com/geneva-vaud/) - [Zurich / Zug](https://www.simplytheatre.com/zurich-zug/) - [CONTACT US](https://www.simplytheatre.com/academy/about-us/contact-us/) ## Simply Theatre Blog # An Interview with Cora Mcgarry, star of our recent production of Danny The Champion of the World in Geneva [Kate Lemon](https://blog.simplytheatre.com/blog/author/kate-lemon) Jul 27, 2017 11:23:12 AM We sat down with Cora Mcgarry, who recently played the role of Danny in our Geneva production of *Danny The Champion Of The World* - and talked about playing the role of a boy, auditions - and all the benefits of participating in Performing Arts - improved confidence and new friendships!   ****Hi Cora, when did you start at Simply Theatre and what courses do you do? ****   I started Simply Theatre in September 2016 and I attend Friday PA (Performing Arts).   **Was being in *Danny The Champion Of The World* your first experience of performing on a stage? How did you find it?**   I have previously performed in shows with my school and dance recitals when I lived in America, but this was my first performance with Simply Theatre.   **What did you think when you were cast as Danny and did you find playing the role of a boy challenging?**   When I was cast as Danny I was thrilled, yet very concerned about how I was going to appear and act as a boy. I found playing the role of a boy challenging at first, but as I learned about male body language, muscle memory kicked in and it became more natural.   **Was auditioning for *Danny The Champion Of The World* your first experience of an audition?  How did you find it? **   *Danny* was my first ever 'real' audition! It really boosted my confidence because I was performing in a room full of other amazing actors.   **What was the best thing about being in *Danny?***   The best thing about being in *Danny* was the amount of people I got to know and the amount of friends I made. **Have you found what you do at Simply Theatre useful in other areas of your life - like school, for example?** What I do at Simply Theatre has boosted my confidence SO much and made speaking in public so much easier. **What's next for you? Will you be auditioning for a 2017/18 production do you think?**   I will definitely be auditioning for everything possible next year. Maybe even PAC! (Simple Theatre's Performing Arts Company) **What are your dreams? What do you want to do when you grow up? **   Throughout my life, my dreams have changed constantly, but since joining Simply Theatre, I have realised that I want to spend the rest of my life doing Performing Arts.   **if someone is reading this and hasn't ever thought about doing drama or performing arts in the past, what would you say to them?**   When I was told that I would be attending Simply Theatre, I had no clue how fun it would be, and I thought it was something I might quit after a year or 2. I've been proven wrong, as Simply Theatre is such a helpful and fabulous place where you are encouraged to follow your dreams & passions through dance, singing or acting, while boosting your confidence. 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