{"product_id":"so-you-want-to-do-a-solo-show-ebook","title":"So You Want To Do A Solo Show?","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical, inspiring and comprehensive guide to creating, producing and performing your own solo show.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to take control of your career and bring your one‑person show to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo You Want To Do A Solo Show?\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique, hands‑on guide to every aspect of creating and performing your own one‑person show. As more actors turn to solo work to stay active, visible and creatively fulfilled, this book offers a clear, practical roadmap from first idea to final performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on decades of experience as a writer, performer and director, \u003cstrong\u003eGareth Armstrong\u003c\/strong\u003e takes you step by step through the entire process, offering invaluable advice, case studies and industry insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll learn how to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChoose the right material — or devise your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaise finance and budget effectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFind and book venues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHire a bookings manager and other key personnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArrange publicity and marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuild and retain an audience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes a dedicated section on the Edinburgh Fringe — the global hub for solo shows — plus an extensive appendix covering funding bodies, festivals, venues and more. Case studies from performers such as Miriam Margolyes, Linda Marlowe and Guy Masterson bring the advice vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA must‑read for any performer looking to take control of their creative journey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A thorough, meticulous, hands‑on 'how‑to‑do' manual… the most valuable read for any performer who has ever thought ‘If only I could have some control over the way my career is going.’\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Maureen Lipman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book does exactly what it says on the front cover… clear explanations and common sense… it may prevent many nervous breakdowns.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— British Theatre Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Eminently readable and very useful… a fantastic resource.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Teaching Drama\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A timely and essential companion.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— The Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA complete toolkit\u003c\/strong\u003e for creating and performing a solo show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep‑by‑step guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e from an experienced solo‑show veteran.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential industry insight\u003c\/strong\u003e on venues, marketing, budgeting and touring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for actors\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking creative autonomy and new opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Nick Hern Books essential\u003c\/strong\u003e for performers at any stage of their career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGareth Armstrong\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer, performer and director with extensive experience on the solo‑show circuit. His acclaimed one‑person productions have toured internationally, and he has directed numerous solo works for leading performers. His practical, generous approach has made him a trusted guide for actors developing their own shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nick Hern Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 August 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788507110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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