Roberts Plans Broadway Return

The 41-year-old Oscar winner starred in a limited run of Richard Greenberg's play, opposite Paul Rudd and Bradley Cooper, three years ago.

The show grossed nearly $1 million (£694,440) in ticket sales during its first week, but Roberts' performance was savaged by reviewers.

However, she is keen to give the New York stage another try - and has vowed to be more careful in choosing which role to take on.

She tells Allure magazine, "I would like to do it one more time, understanding the shape of the beast better now."

And she has a new plan for stage success: "Maybe not pick the hardest play I can find."