Caroline Steinbeis: director

Where would we find you on a rainy Sunday afternoon?

Caroline Steinbeis, theatre director That entirely depends. Perhaps in Foyles Bookshop on Charing Cross Road, at Bar Italia in Soho, the Tate Modern or just at home, reading a good book.

What do you do to recreate Germany in the UK for yourself when you feel homesick?

I listen to Mahler's symphonies and ring my brothers.

Which German band or singer has the best chance to make it big in Britain?

This is a hard question. German music seems to be best received by German people. I would like it to be Groenemeyer.

What advice would you give a German tourist?

Go to the British Museum. It's a stunning piece of architecture that holds some amazing treasures!

What is the best souvenir /gift to bring back from Germany for your British friends?

Weisswuerste.

What’s your earliest UK memory?

Eating tinned Chilli Con Carne on a holiday to Cornwall when I was 4.

What’s the most German place in the UK/in London for you?

There is no such place.

Which is your favourite street or store for shopping?

I am a huge fan of Neil's Yard. The cheese is amazing.