Christmas Q&A: Emily Shaw, Star of Mullingar panto
What is your favourite Christmas film/song?
My favourite film is The Holiday or Christmas with the Kranks. Favourite song is Driving home for Christmas.
What are you doing on Christmas Day?
Every year we open presents, go to Mass, eat dinner, play board games and relax with a movie… usually Christmas with the Kranks!
What’s your favourite part of Christmas dinner? Do you help cook?
I usually use the excuse that I’m wrecked from the pantomime so I escape the cooking. I like to make dessert though. I love turkey and stuffing.
What’s your best Christmas memory?
One year we woke up and Rudolph’s food was scattered throughout our house and Santa had used our window to climb in… I think the chimney was a bit small for him.
What’s the strangest Christmas gift you’ve ever received?
I have been given a half eaten packet of jellies as a gift after a show… what a treat!
Are you an organised shopper or a last minute gift buyer on Christmas Eve?
I’m usually last minute but my siblings are always on the ball for gifts for mam and dad.
Are you planning on making a new year resolution?
Yes, I’m going to stay far away from the arts centre for at least two months! Ah no, I’ll probably try to drink more water and try Pilates.