Toast on Toast

Name: Toast on Toast
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782117513
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Cautionary tales and candid advice

By Steven Toast

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Summary

Toast on Toast by Steven Toast offers a comedic glimpse into the chaotic world of an eccentric actor navigating both his personal and professional lives. The book is a playful, satirical dive into the unpredictable and often absurd life of the world of theatre, filled with Toast's misadventures and humorous insights. It's a hilarious guide laced with wit, perfect for those who enjoy dry British humour.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy quirky, satirical humour and are a fan of comedic insights into the world of acting. With its delightfully unconventional approach, the narrative captures the madcap adventures and unique perspective of a fictional actor, offering laughs and entertainment for readers who appreciate parody and wit.

BAFTA-winning writing duo Matt Berry and Arthur Mathews bring you Steven Toast's memoir-cum-acting guide, packed with fresh new material.

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Toast on Toast is the must-have book for all budding actors—and non-actors too. In this part memoir, part 'how to act' manual, Steven Toast draws on his vast and varied experiences, providing the reader with an invaluable insight into his journey from school plays to RADA, and from 'It's a Right Royal Knockout' to the Colony Club.

Along the way, he reveals the secrets of his success. He discloses how to brush up on and expand your technical and vocal skills, how to nail a professional voiceover, and how to deal with difficult work experience staff in a recording studio. He also reveals the dangers of typecasting, describes the often ruthless struggle for 'top billing', and shares many awesome nuggets of advice.

The end result is a book that will inspire and educate anyone who wants to tread the floorboards. It will also inform (and entertain) anybody who simply wants to discover what a jobbing actor's life is actually like.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Toast on Toast is celebrated for its humour and wit, offering "cautionary tales and candid advice" from the beloved character Steven Toast. Reviewers highlight the book's absurdity and surreal comedy, with Steven Toast's character described as pompous yet irresistibly funny. The work is praised for its imaginative and surreal storytelling, enhancing its appeal as a humorous read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782117513

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: B&w integrated illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Matt Berry is a writer, actor, comedian and musician. He co-writes and stars as Steven Toast in Channel 4's cult comedy show Toast of London. He played Douglas Reynholm, the bombastic and sexist boss in The IT Crowd, and Beef in Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer's House of Fools. He is also known for his appearances in The Mighty Boosh and Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. Berry wrote, starred, and composed all the music in the comedy show Snuff Box on BBC Three with Rich Fulcher. He also co-wrote and performed in a parody rock opera, AD/BC: A Rock Opera, with Richard Ayoade, which also stars Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt.Arthur Mathews is an Irish comedy writer and actor, who is best known for Father Ted, which he co-wrote with Graham Linehan. He has also contributed to The Fast Show, Harry Enfield and Chums, Brass Eye and he has co-written Toast of London with Matt Berry.