Beth Wood.

This month we feature Caterham resident, Beth Wood who is the Artistic Director at The Arc in Caterham-on-the-Hill.

Birthplace: Dulwich.

Marital Status: Married.

Children: One 20 year-old daughter Jess.

Cars: No (I have glaucoma so am not able to drive).

Pets: I have the tropical fish at The Arc!

Childhood hero: Nelson Mandela – he was my introduction to politics.

Favourite Food & Drink: Vegetarian curries and red wine.

Likes: Kneehigh Theatre Company, Thornton’s chocolates, fairness, community spirit, the sea and working at The Arc.

Pastimes: Theatre, history and archaeology, stargazing.

Dislikes: Reality TV, oneupmanship and banana yoghurt.

Favourite TV show: Stargazing Live.

Favourite book: ‘Perfume’ by Patrick Suskind.

Favourite holiday destination: Egypt. Where would you most like to live? London or Barcelona.

Favourite song of all time: ‘Sometimes’ written by Chris Chambers for our Christmas show – I still wake up singing it. Who would you most like to throw a custard pie at? My manager Alex; I love him dearly but it would be fun!

Biggest influence on your life: My dad.

Proudest moment: I am massively proud of my daughter Jess who has volunteered in both Peru and Ghana.

Most embarrassing moment: Jess says it’s when I go on bungee-rides!

Who would you most like to meet? Stephen Hawking – so amazing.

If you won the Lottery jackpot, how would you spend it?

I would develop Phase 2 in The Arc to make a 250 seater theatre using wizzy tech to make it totally accessible.