Peter Bowles invites us backstage to witness the job of acting as
it really is. This is a warm-hearted look at the lived experience
of a jobbing actor - and a survival guide to anyone thinking of
entering this most emotionally gruelling of industries. Behind the
Curtain is the inside scoop on 'the profession'as told by a master
raconteur - one who has trodden the boards in the West End for five
decades. Armed with an array of classic anecdotes, Bowles shares
some of the infamous ad-libs, opening night disasters and
dressingroom dramas that he has been party to over the years. Full
of sage advice about the pitfalls of celebrity and thefluctuating
fortunes of an actor - and his own journey fromTV stardom to the
labour exchange and back again. With tales of some biggest
personalities in the historyof showbiz such as Michael Gambon, Noel
Coward,Rex Harrison, Laurence Olivier & John Gielgud, this is a
book that captures the acting professionin all its eccentric glory.
General
Imprint: |
Oberon Books Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Oberon Masters Series |
Release date: |
June 2012 |
First published: |
October 2012 |
Authors: |
Peter Bowles
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Dimensions: |
185 x 123 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
104 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84943-215-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Theatre, drama >
General
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LSN: |
1-84943-215-5 |
Barcode: |
9781849432153 |
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