Networks Blog Stories Nr. 15: Diana Benito

Networks Blog Stories Nr. 15 is about (and it´s about time!) Diana Benito! A Networks Theatre veteran, she is also one of Networks´ biggest (and, dare I say it, loudest! I mean, most enthusiastic ;) fans!! The big question is when, or if, she is coming back to the Networks stage?!


1. What’s your name? Diana Benito.

2. Do you have a Networks name? Caroline was the last one xD

3. How many shows have you appeared in? Well... mmm... let me count them, haha, I think that I've been in 10 shows.

4. Name them! Dracula, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and the Seven (adorable) Dwarfs, Romeo and Juliet, Kindertransport, Robin Hood and the ABBA Silver Disk, Robin Hood: The Prince Strikes Back, Cinderella, Odysseus and Dick Whittington.

5. What was your first show? Dracula :)

6. What are your earliest memories of the shows? I thought that learning the script was going to be very difficult for me, but as soon as I arrived home from the first rehearsal I started learning every line and all the songs...

7. What is your earliest/favourite/scariest memory of Nick? Well, what can I say? I've lived through so much with that peculiar man. There was one time when I was talking (once again) and he started shouting at me like he had never done before... I started to cry, but he told me: If I get angry with you it´s because you're so important to me and I want you to improve... I will remember that all my life.

8. What has been your favourite show to date? Well... Each one is special for me in some ways. Robin Hood was one of the most important shows for a lot of peope in Networks, but the one who has brought more to me was Beauty and the Beast; I think all of you know why.

9. Do you have a favourite moment in a show or memorable moment in rehearsal? Hey! There are a lot! Hahaha. Maybe some moments between shows... Make-up, confessions, nerves, Nick once again telling us: “The last one was ok, but it has to be better and better! You're doing well, downstairs in 5 minutes ”... and especially the sadness that arrives when you know you're going to do the last performance...

10. What is your favourite photograph of any production? One of a Robin Hood 1 rehearsal, we look so young and happy... being together doing what we love the most.

11. Are there any ideas you’d like to give Nick when he’s planning productions. Stories or subjects that you think might make good shows? Be extreme. You know that you have a lot of projects inside you. Don't be afraid to do new things in the new theatre, that will revive and gratify you. P.S.: Count on me for them.

12. Finally can you sum up Networks Theatre in just one word? Glow.