Top stars must help protect cast and crew from bad behaviour, says Denise Gough

Gough, who is resuming her Olivier award-winning role in People, Places and Things, calls on those in positions of power to become allies for colleagues

The stage and screen star Denise Gough has called upon prominent actors to be vigilant for fellow cast and crew members in an industry where misconduct remains rife.

Gough is set to reprise her role as an actor who has a breakdown in the play People, Places and Things which won her an Olivier award in 2016. It transferred from the National Theatre to the West End and New York, was one of the last decade’s most acclaimed stage performances and led to Gough’s high-profile roles on television. As a leading actor, the Irish star said she has a particular duty to look out for her colleagues.