'My surname was an albatross': Ed Stoppard on starring in his dad's new play
The playwright's son used to find it excruciating when people called him 'Tom'. Now he's embracing his heritage in the deeply personal family drama Leopoldstadt It must be a nightmare. You're invited to discuss your distinguished acting career, but the interviewer keeps asking about your dad. It should rankle but Ed Stoppard responds with good grace. After all, he's rehearsing a new play by his father. I apologise fo…