My Lady Parts

A Life Fighting Stereotypes

Doon Mackichan

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Canongate Books
03 January 2024

Individual actors & performers; Memoirs; Feminism & feminist theory

Doon Mackichan is best known for her comedy characters in the hugely popular Brass Eye, Smack the Pony and Toast of London - but throughout her career there are parts she's refused to take and roles she's been forced to play.

The Feisty Feminist. The Hot Lesbian. The Desperate Cougar.

In My Lady Parts, Doon shares her experience on stage, screen and in real life, examining how our culture still expects women to adhere to certain stereotypes - and punishes those who don't. Doon looks at the stories we are telling and asks: what do these roles we give women tell us about their value in the society we live in? How do we hold our heads up without fear and say no to those that objectify us?

The Deranged Mother. The Stupid Tart. The Hag.

This is a courageous, vulnerable and empowering account of being a woman in an industry that has been exposed for its deep-rooted sexism. It is, above all, a call to reflect on - and radically rework - the implications such attitudes have for future generations.

By: Doon Mackichan
Imprint: Canongate Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 220mm, Width: 144mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 373g
ISBN: 9781838856366
ISBN 10: 1838856366
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 03 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Doon Mackichan is a hugely beloved actor, comedian and writer. Her comedy credits include Two Doors Down, Plebs (for which she was nominated for a BAFTA), Toast of London, On the Hour, The Day Today, Brass Eye, Alan Partridge and the Emmy-winning Smack the Pony among numerous other shows. My Lady Parts is her debut.

Reviews for My Lady Parts: A Life Fighting Stereotypes

Praise for Doon Mackichan: Mackichan is incredibly, irresistibly funny * * Guardian * * Theatre's unsung funniest woman * * Evening Standard * * One of the best comedy actresses of her generation * * Glasgow Times * * Smack the Pony was way ahead of its time * * Guardian * *