Hamilton and Me Book

Hamilton and Me
An Actor’s Journal
by Giles Terera

‘One of the most joyous and clear-eyed approaches to playing a character that I have ever read… I am so grateful Giles took notes on his process and turned them into this book.’
                                                                                   Lin-Manuel Miranda, from his Foreword

Hamilton and Me: An Actor's Journal is a fascinating, in-depth account of opening the smash-hit musical Hamilton in London's West End, by the actor who won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Aaron Burr. Drawn from a journal author Giles Terera kept throughout his year-plus-long process
of preparation, rehearsal and performance, the book offers an honest, intimate and thrilling look at everything involved in opening a once-in-a-generation theatre production, as well as a unique exploration of now-iconic songs and moments from the
world-famous musical, as seen from the inside. Illustrated with dozens of photographs, many of which are shared here for the first time, and featuring an exclusive Foreword by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this book is an
essential read for all fans of Hamilton – offering fresh, first-hand insights into the music and characters they love and know so well – as well as for aspiring and current performers, students, and anyone who wants to discover what it really felt like to be in the room where it happened.