{"product_id":"9781839041211-actors-alphabet","title":"An Actor's Alphabet","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn A to Z of Some Stuff I've Learnt and Some Stuff I'm Still Learning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA candid and empowering A–Z of being an actor which lifts the lid on the realities of life in today’s industry, and shows you how to navigate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this candid and empowering A to Z of being an actor, Julie Hesmondhalgh draws on her decades of experience on stage and screen – including in massively popular television shows such as \u003cem\u003eBroadchurch\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHappy Valley\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCoronation Street\u003c\/em\u003e – to lift the lid on the realities of life in today's industry, and show you how to navigate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe shares practical advice on preparing for roles (don't be afraid of looking like a dick), managing the ups and downs of your career (and how to be out of work without losing your mind), dealing with failure (and success), not constantly comparing yourself to others (bloody hard, but try), looking after your mental health, and the power of knowing when to say 'no'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassionate about the arts, she makes a compelling case for their importance to society, but also calls out the industry on where it continues to fall short – including a clear-eyed assessment of what needs to change to make it safer and healthier, more accessible and inclusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with refreshing honesty and self-deprecating humour, \u003cem\u003eAn Actor's Alphabet\u003c\/em\u003e is a book for anyone who dreams of becoming an actor, wants to be a better one, or just wants to learn what being one is \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Endearingly honest, funny and eye-opening. I loved it!'\u003c\/strong\u003e Francesca Martinez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Like its author, this book is brimming with wisdom, intelligence, empathy and humanity. An absolute must!' \u003c\/strong\u003eMaxine Peake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This is the best book on acting and being an actor I've read… Julie Hesmondhalgh is the mentor\/best friend\/guide we all need in these troubled times'\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Chahidi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Wonderful… not just a book about acting, but also about life. Us. The world. Humanity. Battling through this shit and finding time for a hug. I adore it.' \u003c\/strong\u003eRussell T Davies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A must-read, whether you've been on the artist's journey for years or are just starting out'\u003c\/strong\u003e Shobna Gulati\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This book is bold, brash, sincere and angry. It regrets nothing and questions everything… Treasure it like we should treasure Julie'\u003c\/strong\u003e Jack Thorne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A generous gift to actors, full of honesty, hope and wit. There is loads of tangible advice, not just for acting but for life'\u003c\/strong\u003e Anna Jordan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Julie's book is honest, challenging and helpful. A great read'\u003c\/strong\u003e Andy Nyman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40563032522849,"sku":"9781839041211","price":8.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28180029.jpg?v=1722416659","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781839041211-actors-alphabet","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}