Britta
Britta has been through a very big change. In fine McMann tradition, she is the solo mum of a little girl, now four months old.
Alix Bushnell plays Britta
Alix Bushnell was plucked from New Zealand’s National Drama School, Toi Whakaari and selected for the role of Britta back in series one of GO GIRLS.
Since then, Alix had a major role in the New Zealand feature film, Matariki, directed by Michael Bennett. She shot the film between production on series one and two of GO GIRLS. The role earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film at the 2011 Aotearoa Film and Television Awards (AFTAs).
She also appeared in the New Zealand drama series, This is Not My Life and has featured in a few television commercials.
In early 2011, Alix starred in the theatre production of The Vagina Monologues at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House. Theatreview described Alix’s performance as ‘show-stealing…of the highest pure entertainment value.’
Follow Alix on Twitter : @alixlexi
Q & A with Alix Bushnell
What’s Britta up to this series? How has she grown up over the course of the series?
Britta has grown up quite a lot this series. She has a baby and this series explores how she looks after the baby and deals with life. She’s also in a relationship with Leo. I think the attraction of Leo is loyalty and friendship; the relationship works because he’s really committed, genuine, generous and kind to Britta. I imagine people need that when they’ve had a baby! Britta’s also no longer ruling her life by her emotions; she’s making bigger decisions that are definitely related to the baby.
You’ve worked closely with the babies playing Hero. How have you enjoyed that experience? There are a few babies playing Hero! The first baby we worked with was my friend’s Monique’s daughter, Quinn [Monique Bree played Kirby in series two of GO GIRLS]. It was so fun working with Quinn. She’s so cool, adorable and cute. We filmed out of order, so the first baby was older and the second was younger. We had two babies playing the younger one because they were just so little and got extra tired.
Britta finds herself at war with her family a lot this series; what’s their relationship like now Britta is a mother herself? Her priorities have changed and it is strained at times. The conflict happens when Britta is trying to assert her independence and the family thinks otherwise. This also results in a lot of comedy.