• An Actor's Alphabet

  • An A to Z of Some Stuff I've Learnt and Some Stuff I'm Still Learning
  • By: Julie Hesmondhalgh
  • Narrated by: Julie Hesmondhalgh
  • Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

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An Actor's Alphabet

By: Julie Hesmondhalgh
Narrated by: Julie Hesmondhalgh
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Publisher's summary

In 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 Broadchurch, Happy Valley and Coronation Street–to lift the lid on the realities of life in today's industry, and show you how to navigate it.

She shares practical advice on preparing for roles (don't be afraid of looking like a jerk), 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".

Passionate 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, healthier, more accessible, and inclusive.

Written with refreshing honesty and self-deprecating humour, An Actor's Alphabet is an audiobook for anyone who dreams of becoming an actor, wants to be a better one, or just wants to learn what being one is really like.

©2022 Nick Hern Book (P)2022 Nick Hern Books

Critic reviews

"Like its author, this book is brimming with wisdom, intelligence, empathy and humanity... An absolute must!" (Maxine Peake)

"A generous gift to actors, full of honesty, hope and wit. There is loads of tangible advice, not just for acting, but for life." (Anna Jordan)

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