Deep in the Mix
I’m currently deep in the mix with ‘Discovering Joan’, my deeply unofficial book which dares to share anecdotes about the foremother of radical theatre, Joan Littlewood.
All that and the voices of those who knew, loved and worked with the foremother of people’s theatre too.
It’s been a bottom-clenching experience, writing the book, especially having restarted the process in late June, due to deciding the first draft wasn’t anywhere near what I’d like to read myself and moving directly to draft two - a clean slate.
BEST DECISION EVER
I’m past the halfway mark once again, only this time I feel positive about the whole thing!
With this draft, I’ve resolved to not pressure myself with timelines.
No timelines. No deadlines. No guidelines.
When it’s done, it’s done.
As the evergreen Jimmy Sangster once put it: “Do you want it good, or do you want it Tuesday?” - wise words Jimmy, wise words indeed.
Watch out for the next update, which will let you know the book is ready,
Get ready for my findings about the philosophy, politics and practices of Joan Littlewood.
“It’s rare that something worthwhile comes easily”