Video: Miriam Margolyes talks about her acclaimed show Dickens' Women

Miriam Margolyes.

Miriam Margolyes may currently be better known for her portrayal of Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter series, but the BAFTA-winning British actress has been charming critics and audiences around the world for decades.

She is currently in New Zealand presenting her internationally acclaimed show Dickens' Women.

The play explores the relationships Charles Dickens had with the women in his life - both real and fictional - while taking the audience on a humourous trip through history.

Margolyes says she has had a life-long fascination with the 19th century author and enjoys bringing his characters to life in her one-woman show.

In this video interview with nzherald.co.nz she speaks about her admiration of the great storyteller and why she thinks his tales are as relevant today as they were when they were written.

- NZ HERALD STAFF

Dickens' Women is at the Auckland Town Hall's Concert Chamber tonight until December 2, Christchurch's Issac Theatre Royal on December 4 and 5 and Wellington's Opera House from December 7 - 9. Bookings can be made at Ticketek (0800-842-538).