Maverick Theatre is updating and re-releasing Nick’s sell out 1997 stream-of-consciousness diary, adding photos from other Maverick shows, a brief history of a Nick (!) and his time as a radio presenter and social worker and techniques and tips for producing theatre in Pubs and non-formal spaces.
AND YOU CAN BE IN IT TOO! Be a part of Maverick's unique theatrical history. Pre-order the book and get your name or a dedication in the book AND an invite to the launch parties in London and Birmingham.
If you have an interest in the arts and writers and literature, then the unedited stream-of-consciousness diary section of the book scrubs into all this. There’s no pretension and it touches on the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, working with Child Actors, Writing, Sexual Abuse, Ballet Dancers, R.A.D.A., Birmingham, Billesley, Shakespeare, Pubs, drinking (too much), How to Avoid Bailiffs (is there a TV pilot here?) friendships and feuds, Press Conferences, Formula One and Producing a brand new play with a soap-star, a child and a superstar director. Plus awards from Guinness, The National Theatre and The Arts Council. How much more do you need..?*
“I'd not seen Withnail and I when I wrote this. But there are some similarities! And of course, we’re hoping to sell a few copies to raise some dosh for future Maverick Theatre projects. “
Nick Hennegan.
Early Reviews.
"It made me laugh out loud. And on occasion, shed a tear." John Slater.
"Hennegan writes brilliantly and vividly about the people he encounters. A stream of consciousness that is sometimes painfully honest and often hillaious" Caroline Moore.
"A hillarious, observed must-read if you are thinking of starting a theatre company. Or maybe you shouldn't read it!" Peter Willis.
PRE-Order here via our on-line store. Includes an invite to the Birmingham or London Launch Party. And have your name or dedication included in the book as a supporter!
(*Caution - parts of the book contains scenes some may find distressing.)