Finchley actor to star at the National — and in Dr Who

An emerging star of stage and screen is set for his debut at the National Theatre.
Yorkshire born actor Ryan Sampson, 22, who now lives in High Road, East Finchley, has landed two roles in a series of explicit productions on the realities of growing up into adulthood.
The self-confessed university "drop-out" will also be appearing in two episodes of the BBC's popular Doctor Who in April.
"It was amazing to film," said Mr Sampson.
"It's an actors dream, the set is like a play pen, and everything was top notch in terms of costumes and gadgets."
Despite having had no formal training, the actor has already made a name for himself starring alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst in the BBC comedy After You've Gone.
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He is now set to appear at the National Theatre in two of three separate hour-long plays.
DNA is about a group of teenagers who find solace after committing a terrible act.
The other play, The Miracle, explores how a mysterious arrival can help an ailing community.
"It was great to get the opportunity to go for these roles, it is where you aspire to be and it is terribly exciting," said Ryan, who has previously appeared on stage at the Soho Theatre and the Sheffield Crucible.
"In DNA, there are no holes barred and the play is really harrowing, it's sensory overload.
"The roles are quite challenging because the experience of the characters have been difficult to work out how to play, but it is really different to anything I've done before."
With the shows due to start on February 28, Ryan has been rehearsing long hours, and learning his lines when he gets home.
He hopes to continue taking on stage roles, and already has another two series of After You've Gone lined up.
He said: "I have got a long way to go and a lot of things I want to do.
"I would like to move into films, but I don't know if they would be interested in a small boy from Yorkshire."
Tickets for the three productions are on sale now from 020 7452 3000 or www.nationaltheatre.org.uk.