Making It So: A Revealing Portrait of Actor Sir Patrick Stewart

Sir Patrick Stewart OBE is a British actor whose career covers decades in theatre, film, television, and video games.  Nominated for Olivier, Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, he has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations with his indelible command of stage and screen. From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, he is a household name.

This week’s London Literature Festival was an ideal platform to celebrate his memoir ‘Making It So’, which provides a revealing portrait of the artist and his astonishing life.  Last night’s talk, hosted by BBC journalist Samira Ahmed, provided a glimpse into the life of one of the UK’s most respected actors, revealing his rise from humble beginnings, hardship, and domestic violence, to the great heights of Hollywood and global acclaim.

Whilst the Royal Festival Hall hosted over two thousand people, the energy for the evening was both warm and intimate, encouraging reflective, tender, and insightful storytelling, full of happiness and regrets, triumphs and mistakes. Echoing the narrative of his book, this event was not just for Star Trek and X-Men fans. The evening anchored on Stewart’s childhood in Mirfield in Yorkshire, early acting career, love of Shakespeare, and the strong bonds he has created with fellow artists. It was an opportunity for those, appreciative of the work of a great actor, to connect with an iconic figure who remains very grounded, driven, and inspiring. Making It So: A Memoir by Sir Patrick Stewart is available now.

The 2023 edition of the London Literature Festival also features Yu Miri, Teju Cole Jada Pinkett Smith, Kerry Washington, Jacqueline Wilson, and more. The festival runs until the 29th of October. For further information, please visit the https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/

Sir Patrick Stewart of the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. Photo Cr: Tommy Garcia/CBS © 2019 CBS Interactive. All Rights Reserved. Provided, courtesy of Southbank Centre

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David Emmanuel Noel

David Emmanuel Noel is an avid blogger, film fanatic, art enthusiast, music lover, and theatergoer. He is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and PR consultant who has been involved in several music events and visual art exhibitions at venues such as the Kennedy Center Washington DC, Bernie Grant Arts Centre London, the Landmark Arts Building New York, and Whole 9 Gallery in Culver City, California. He has worked closely with institutes, professional bodies, and agencies such as the Royal Institute of British Architects, New York Mayor’s Office, CAMBA- the New York-based agency, the NSPCC, and several London Boroughs on projects supporting the environmental and therapeutic benefits of the arts. He is based in London and New York.

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