The training we received at drama school was so vital to gain the discipline needed for all forms of acting! Being able to write your own work, use your voice, research for characters, be present and learn to play with other actors were just a few of the many important skills I learned during my time there. Where, or in what roles, have you found using your drama school experience more useful than you expected? Coming back to a show that I have been involved in for so many years was a great comfort as we built our own family and lived in a bubble during this unconventional time! Throughout the second lockdown, I moved to Budapest for eight months to film Season Five of The Last Kingdom and was extremely lucky to be able to work and stay creative during such a challenging time for the world. Last year’s lockdown really put things into perspective, and I felt so grateful to be able to spend the first lockdown with my parents and enjoy quality family time with them. How were last year’s lockdowns for you? How did you keep yourself occupied? My wonderful father is from Lancashire the lovely warm Northern accents and expressions from my father’s side of the family always make me smile! It was so fun being in a household with both the American and Northern English accents! I grew up in Lincolnshire where people are so kind, and to this day, I visit my parents and best friends all the time for a little break away from London. I have always loved Italy and find the culture and people so beautiful! Iowa, where my amazing mother is from in the States, is home to colourful cornfields, red barns and the best slice of apple pie. Growing up, my summers were always spent in the Midwest of America visiting my family and the Italian influence was evident in the gorgeous food and larger than life personalities. Your mum is Italian-American – what was your childhood like growing up with a background from Britain, America and Italy? With The Last Kingdom coming to an end with its upcoming final season, and The North Water behind her, Butterworth speaks to Schön! about her time spent on the series, learning from co-star Colin Farrell and what projects lay in the future for her. Trained in traditional theatre, Butterworth studied at RADA, one of the most prestigious drama schools in the world – it’s no wonder she has such range, from playing Aelswith to a comedic take on Princess Eugenie in the West End play The Windsors: Endgame.
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