Nearing the end of its biggest ever UK tour, One Man, Two Guvnors will finally grace New Wimbledon Theatre next month.

Richard Bean’s comedy is all encompassing, mixing satire, slapstick, one-liners and songs and has been seen by over one million people worldwide.

The play will be in town for six nights, and Gregor Vasconcelos caught up with leading lady Emma Barton, of Eastenders fame, ahead of the visit.

Gregor Vasconcelos: How would you describe the role of Dolly? And what drew you to her?

Emma Barton: She’s a very feisty, strong feminist 1960’s woman, a Northerner who is very different from any character I’ve played before, so it was really fun. She always has something to say, there are some cracking one-liners, and it was freeing playing this kind of woman for once instead of a goody two shoes.

GV: After touring for nearly a year, do you still get nerves before going on stage?

EB: Absolutely, I get nervous every first night in a city, which is brilliant, it’s what you want from theatre. We get anxious because we don’t know how the audience will react and in our show they feel like the final cast member, so we need them to be with us all the way and luckily they usually are.

GV: Do you prefer working in live theatre or TV?

EB: There is something quite special about doing live theatre, that instant reaction, hearing people comment and compliment you as you go off backstage is quite wonderful and something you can’t get on the telly. It’s changed since I started, with Twitter, so now you don’t have to wait for reviews a few days later, but it still doesn’t really compare to seeing peoples' faces as you perform. On the other hand though, British TV is just so brilliant you just want to be part of all those BBC dramas.

GV: How would you sum up the tour so far?

EB: It’s been such an incredible experience, not only because I’ve met so many wonderful people, I’ve enjoyed every single night of the tour. The show is so brilliant and it has been so well received and you can just feel it on the stage. I honestly feel a bit distraught that it’s coming to an end.

GV: What are your plans for after? Do you plan on sticking to the theatre or going back to TV?

EB: That’s the part where I’m getting nervous. As I said, it has been such a wonderful time and I’m a bit scared of what is going to come. I don’t mind whether I end up working on telly or theatre. I get anxious when I’m not working and I like to keep busy. I just want to continue working on things that are good and as fun to make as One Man, Two Guvnors.

One Man, Two Guvonors; New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 the Broadway, Wimbledon; March 2-7, 7.30pm; March 5&7 14:30; £11.90-£37.90; atgtickets.com