Carl Dutfield and Tim Ames star in Jack And The Beanstalk at The Place, Telford.

Carl Dutfield stars as Jack

What do you like best about Tim?

His professionalism and his ability to have a laugh. 

What’s his star quality?

He seems like he’s always up for a laugh, which for me is what a Dame needs in order to be great. His star quality would be his give-it-a-go attitude. 

Funniest moment starring together?

That would be seeing Tim running around the corn field, in the rain, dressed as a Dame.

Most irritating thing about Tim?

Being bloody good at what he does, and knowing that I have to step up my game to reach his standard. 

What would be the most apt Christmas gift you could buy Tim?

A pair of doc martens - the masculine boot that any woman can wear. 

Tim Ames stars as Dame Trott

What do you like best about Carl? 

His non-stop infectious enthusiasm. He’s like a permanent little ray of sunshine.

What’s his star quality? 

The fact that he’s so tiny. He takes up very little space in the dressing room. I do like to spread out.

Funniest moment starring together? 

The moment when neither of us can remember the next line and we just stare at each other with blind panic in our eyes. Although that never actually happens, of course, because we are professionals, daaahling!

Most irritating thing about Carl?  

His non-stop infectious enthusiasm before I’ve had my first coffee of the day.

What would be the most apt Christmas gift you could buy Carl?

A small step ladder.

Catch Carl and Tim in Jack And The Beanstalk at The Place, Telford, from Wednesday 11 December to Sunday 5 January.