How Abigail found its vampire ballerina star in Matilda's Alisha Weir

Alisha Weir has had a more varied career than most adults.

Two years ago, aged twelve, the young Irish actor played the adorable lead in Matilda: The Musical.

Now, she returns to our screens in a role that couldn’t be more different: as the murderous vampiric Abigail.

Abigail is in UK cinemas from 19 April.