Francis Greenslade talks all things acting in his book, 'How I Learnt to Act: On the way to NOT going to drama school'

Update: 2025-04-17

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We talk to Australian actor Francis Greenslade about his life, career, and what led him to write his book 'How I Learnt to Act: On the way to NOT going to drama school'.

Listen out for some entertaining anecdotes about working with some big names in TV and theatre, some unconventional acting tips, and the path he has forged for himself in a difficult industry.

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How I Learnt to Act is available on the Currency Press website

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Francis Greenslade talks all things acting in his book, 'How I Learnt to Act: On the way to NOT going to drama school'

Currency Press: the performing arts publisher

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Francis Greenslade talks all things acting in his book, 'How I Learnt to Act: On the way to NOT going to drama school'

Currency Press: the performing arts publisher

Francis Greenslade talks all things acting in his book, 'How I Learnt to Act: On the way to NOT going to drama school'