LUSH!

From a small village on the outskirts of Swansea to the sets of some of the all time greatest movies and TV shows like Love Actually and Gavin & Stacey Joanna Page s journey to stardom has been extraordinary In this funny candid and endlessly surprising memoir Joanna shares her story in full for the first time Inside she takes readers behind the scenes of her most iconic roles and introduces them to a colourful cast including Ruth Jones James Corden Richard E Grant Johnny Depp Liam Neeson and Emma Thompson Joanna also details her early life growing up on the glorious Welsh coastline a life not unlike Stacey Shipman s filled with family and friendly neighbours to the sudden shock of moving to London at 18 totally alone to take her place at RADA one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the world Whether she s navigating early awkward auditions and other uncomfortable incidents chasing her big break riding success sometimes literally falling in love or discovering the magic and madness of life as a mum of four Joanna speaks openly about what it really takes to make it in the acting world while staying true to yourself An unforgettable read that makes you laugh and cry Lush is a celebration of finding your voice holding