{"title":"Eileen Atkins","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection celebrating the esteemed Eileen Atkins, a legendary figure in the world of theatre and television. Renowned for her exceptional career as an actress and playwright, Eileen's literary offerings provide an illuminating glimpse into her fascinating life and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eWill She Do?\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating memoir that chronicles her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a revered name in the performing arts. Eileen's storytelling prowess shines through as she shares anecdotes and insights that are both entertaining and deeply personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books are a must-read for anyone interested in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, offering readers a chance to delve into the life of a woman whose talent and dedication have left an indelible mark on the arts. Rich with cultural history and personal revelations, this collection is perfect for those who cherish the magic of storytelling and the power of authentic voice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"will-she-do-by-eileen-atkins-9780349014678","title":"Will She Do?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'She is the cur's cods, the terrier's testicles, the business. I will go farther and declare that Atkins is the \u003cstrong\u003efinest actor\u003c\/strong\u003e appearing in the \u003cstrong\u003eworld\u003c\/strong\u003e right now.' - \u003cstrong\u003eA. A. Gill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill She Do?\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of a girl from a council estate in Tottenham, born in 1934 to an electric-meter reader and a seamstress, who was determined to be an actress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandid and witty, this memoir takes her from her awkward performances in working-men's clubs at six years of age as dancing 'Baby Eileen', through the war years in London, to her breakthrough at thirty-two on Broadway with \u003cem\u003eThe Killing of Sister George\u003c\/em\u003e, for which she received the first of four Tony Award nominations. She co-created \u003cem\u003eUpstairs, Downstairs\u003c\/em\u003e and wrote the screenplay for \u003cem\u003eMrs Dalloway\u003c\/em\u003e (for which she won an \u003cem\u003eEvening Standard\u003c\/em\u003e Award) and at aged eighty-six, this is her first autobiographical work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharacterised by an eye for the absurd, a terrific knack for storytelling, and an insistence on honesty, \u003cem\u003eWill She Do?\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful raconteur's tale about family, about class, about youthful ambition and big dreams, and what really goes on behind the scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade a Dame in 1991, Eileen Atkins has been on American and British stage and screen since 1957 and has won an Emmy, a BAFTA, and is a three-time Olivier Award winner. Her theatre performances include \u003cem\u003eThe Height of the Storm, Ellen Terry, All that Fall\u003c\/em\u003e, and she has appeared in television and films ranging from \u003cem\u003eDoc Martin\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eCranford\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eThe Crown\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847327535340,"sku":"9780349014678","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6600303482312.jpg?v=1758936381"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eileen-atkins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}