Description
A working diary revealing the numerous projects and preoccupations of a year in the life of one of Britain's best-loved actresses.
About the Author
Julie Hesmondhalgh was born in Accrington, Lancashire, in February 1970. She studied at LAMDA from 1988-1991 and, after graduating, set up her own theatre company, Arts Threshold, with a group of friends. Her TV roles have included appearances in The Bill, the Catherine Cookson drama The Dwelling Place, a care home worker in Victoria Wood's comedy film Pat and Margaret, Dalziel & Pascoe, Cucumber and the 2016 series of Happy Valley. Her most famous role to date has been as Hayley Cropper in the ITV soap Coronation Street. From 2012, she worked extensively in theatre, appearing as Sylvia Lancaster in Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster (Royal Exchange, 2012); in Simon Stephens's Blindsided; (Royal Exchange, 2014); in God Bless the Child (Royal Court, 2014); and as Vivian Bearing in Margaret Edson's Wit (Royal Exchange, 2016). She is a founder member of Manchester-based grassroots theatre company Take Back and a member of The Gap collective in Manchester. In addition, she is a supporter of Arts Emergency and a mentor with the National Youth Theatre.
Reviews
Hesmondhalgh is witty, insightful, self-deprecating and wears her intelligence easily. * Broadway Direct *
A real page-turner and eye-opener that will give readers a glimpse of the eclectic life that one working actress / producer has led in order to make ends meet but also make a difference. * British Theatre Guide *
A tremendous account, told with great humour, and gives a real insight into theatre and a committed wonderful actor and human being. If you want a rollicking good read, learn what life is like for a busy, committed actor and political activist then buy this book and you'll help keep access to the arts open to working class and low-income youngsters. * Morning Star *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350025691
Author Julie Hesmondhalgh
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 280g