Saturday with Pat Shortt: You must get comfortable in the character — you become them on stage

'You’ve really only got about an hour and a half before you’re back in the dressing room.'

Pat Shortt performing in ANIMALS at the Abbey Theatre Dublin.

9.00

Because I do two shows on a Saturday, I would probably lie in as late as possible in order to conserve energy. I’ll have a coffee, organise my packed lunch, and then drive to the show on my motorbike. I love the buzz of driving through the city and zipping in and out of traffic. The bike I’m using at the moment is a small Suzuki GN125.