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Travelling Towards Chekhov: Diaries of an English Actress by Caroline Blakiston 9781789634303

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Travelling Towards Chekhov: Diaries of an English Actress is the remarkable memoir of Caroline Blakiston, the award-winning English actress best known internationally for her role as Mon Mothma in Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi, as well as roles in numerous classic British television series including Poldark, Brass, Midsomer Murders, The Avengers, and Miss Marple. She has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.

The book focuses on Caroline's adventures in Russia at a pivotal moment in its recent cultural history, when it was beginning to open up to the West and allow cross-cultural communication. Her account of this period is not only a whirlwind tour and exhilarating exploration of Russia, at an incredibly exciting moment in its history, but also an exuberant memoir by one of this country's leading actresses.

About the Author
Caroline Blakiston is an English actress, best known for her roles in the television series Poldark, Brass, Midsomer Murders, The Avengers and The Forsyte Saga, and to international audiences as Mon Mothma in the Star Wars film Return of the Jedi. She is the first English actress to perform in Chekhov in Russia in Russian (as Charlotta in The Cherry Orchard), and in 1994 was presented with the Golden Globe Award in Moscow for her special contribution to Russian Theatre.

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This illuminating memoir reflects the wit, generosity and enquiring mind of this remarkable 'English actress'. Her unique journey is fascinating - a latter-day short story worthy of Anton Chekhov - Sir Ian McKellen

. . .I found myself entirely gripped by Caroline's account. Her style . . . is an absolute delight and makes for a compelling read. Her two great passions - for the theatre and for all things Russian - combine to trace a fascinating journey by this wonderfully courageous artist.' - Juliet Stevenson CBE

Caroline's diaries are an inspiring and deeply personal account of a love affair with Russia and all its rich theatrical history. Her writing bursts with warmth, wit and insight, and her passion transports you - Jack Farthing

Loved it! As I expected, insightful - fascinating for an actress to read. Beautifully written - it is a lovely WISE story - Miriam Margolyes OBE

A unique memoir from one of the most exquisite, thoughtful and talented actors that I have ever had the joy to work with - Sir Jonathan Pryce

Caroline Blakiston goes, I would venture, where no actor has gone before, and she has a unique story to tell. This is as unlike the usual theatrical memoir as can be imagined. Nevertheless, it is written with the sharp eye and open heart of a true actor - Dame Sian Phillips

A beautifully written diary of her Russian adventures by my closest friend and colleague Caroline Blakiston. Her passion for Russia, the culture and literature, the plays and the people is infectious and compelling. It is a marvellous Russian adventure and her personality leaps off the page. I applaud her - Felicity Kendal CBE




Book Information
ISBN 9781789634303
Author Caroline Blakiston
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint The Choir Press
Publisher The Choir Press
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 20mm

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