Trevor Nunn

Where do you live and why?
In Hammersmith, close to the Thames barge on which my wife Imogen was brought up. It's magical.
Where were the last places you went on holiday?
Siena. It was the most sublime holiday experience: Renaissance buildings and paintings, no invasion from the modern world, fabulous weather and even more fabulous food. Cornwall's not bad either. I go to a village near Padstow with the family. To Melbourne to see my two eldest daughters Laurie and Amy.
What was the last play you saw in London?
I saw the last performance in London of Steppenwolf's production of August: Osage County at the Lyttelton in January. It set a new standard for what we mean by great ensemble acting. Unforgettable.
What have been your most memorable London meals?
My last birthday at Galvin at Windows on the top floor of the Hilton Park Lane. It was just me and my missus, overlooking the whole of London.
What do you miss when you're out of London?
London taxis. I sometimes get driven by a cabbie called Dave Bond, who was once mayor of Ealing.
What would you do if Mayor for the day?
I would hold a vast press conference for all the newspaper and TV editors and I would say, 'London is unquestionably the greatest city in the world, so please stop spending so many column inches knocking it.'
What is your life philosophy?
A better world is possible, but it's up to us.
Do you have a favourite view of London?
Standing halfway across Waterloo Bridge, looking west then east. It feels like you are at the very heart of London.
Which aftershave do you wear?
Fresh air.
Which is your favourite shopping street?
Chiswick High Road. It's like a village.
Which British designer do you admire?
You're asking the wrong person if you mean clothes. But in set design, David Farley will have a great future. He is ingenious with limited resources.
What's the most romantic spot in London?
Hampstead Heath, on a snowy winter's afternoon.
What are your favourite late-night hangouts?
Joe Allen's restaurant is one of very few places that stay open until the early hours. Also, St Alban on Lower Regent Street. They take last orders late and never make you feel they want you to go. Soho House is also a perfect late-night retreat.

Trevor Nunn's production of A Little Night Music is at the Garrick Theatre from 28 March. The RSC production of King Lear starring Sir Ian McKellen is out now on DVD