Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

I always critique myself but I'm realistic - I know I can do better but I'm never that hard on myself, either.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

I already don't read reviews, I don't seek them out. Sometimes my family will tell me if there's a nice one.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

Since the E.U. referendum I've been keen to know more and be a bit more active. It highlighted how important politics is to our lives.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

I recycle and try to reuse bags in shops but, like most people, I don't do as well as I could.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

I would love to be a fashion designer but that's easier said than done.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

Even in the early stages of my career I've had to dance with principal dancers. I could have easily freaked out and got nervous, but I think that helped when it came to trying to forget I was doing a scene with Judi Dench.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

I'm so happy that I ventured out beyond the Royal Ballet - which is my home, and I love it - but I would never have pushed myself outside of my comfort zone.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

For people who know about dance, 'Cats' is a musical that really celebrates dance, and there are so many different styles of dance in this film, too. I was really looking forward to being part of that.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

When I found out that I was going be Juliet, it felt much more real than 'Manon,' because 'Manon' is one of those ballets that you probably do after Juliet, so that never really sunk in to be honest.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

The force for change I represent is of course from being a mixed-race ballerina.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

Obviously I would never have agreed to be a part of something that would change the colour of my skin had I been playing a human. The bottom line is, I'm playing a cat. There is no more discussion. I am a cat that's white, let's not read into it.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

When I was a wee baby, if I heard any music, I would just get up in my buggy or my pram and start bobbing around.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

It's very British of me, but I'll always choose beer over anything else.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

I got the performance gene.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

I've loved CATS since I was a child - particularly the role of Victoria, so when the opportunity to audition came about I was very interested.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

Sometimes I wonder if people really want my smelly old shoes, but some people seem quite thrilled by them. So I'm like, OK, well, this is something you can't buy, so there you go.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

My favorite leisurewear brands are Lululemon and Nike. They feel like a second skin, they never restrict my movements, and they keep me cool and warm.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

Dancewear is very different from sportswear. Sportswear doesn't quite suit what we need to do with our bodies, so I'm always fiddling with my clothes in the studio.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

I don't like wearing frilly, puffy skirts.

Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward

I love fashion. It's actually - after ballet - my favourite thing since I was little.