Actor Hayley Atwell’s versatility knows no bounds. She’s as captivating on screen, whether in television’s most noteworthy period dramas or a Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster, as she is on stage (indeed, she’s been thrice nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award). Now she’s returning to the West End to play Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing. Here, in our exclusive interview, she talks to us about what to expect from Jamie Lloyd’s new spin on Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy and why she’ll always love London