What's in my dressing room? – Niamh Cusack

Niamh Cusack is currently starring as Paulina in The Winter's Tale in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe. In a career that has spanned over 30 years, Cusack's roles have included Desdemona in Othello opposite Ben Kingsley, the National Theatre and West End runs of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and The Playboy of the Western World at the Old Vic.

We caught up with her to find out which six things she couldn't live without in her dressing room.

The photo

NC: A photo of my lovely husband and son.

The pastime

NC: My knitting, to pass the time backstage.

The food

NC: Pepper from Pret to add to meals.

A quick help

NC: Rescue Remedy!

The lucky charm

NC: A watch which belonged to my Godmother.

Vitamins

NC: Berocca – it's essential!

The Winter's Tale opens this evening at Shakespeare's Globe and runs until 22 April.