Gavin & Stacey Star Joanna Page to Release Memoir
Renowned Welsh actress Joanna Page, best known for her iconic role as Stacey Shipman in the hit BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey, has announced that she will be releasing her memoir, Lush!: My Story – From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between, later this year. The book, which is set to launch in September 2025, promises to take fans behind the scenes of her most iconic roles, as well as detailing her early life growing up in Treboeth, Swansea.
According to Wales Online, the memoir will be a "funny, candid and endlessly surprising" account of Joanna’s life and career to date. The Swansea-born star will share her story in full for the first time, taking readers on a journey from her early days growing up in Wales, to going to drama school in London and being on her own for the first time at eighteen.
The book will also delve into Joanna’s experiences filming some of her most iconic roles, including Gavin & Stacey, which concluded last Christmas after 17 years. Fans will get to see a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show, as well as meet a colourful cast of characters, including co-stars Ruth Jones, James Corden, Richard E. Grant, Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson, and Emma Thompson.
In a video clip shared on her Instagram, Joanna Page expressed her excitement about the release of her memoir, saying: "I’m so excited to be able to tell you all about my book… I’m going to be talking about all of the highs and the lows of my life and career so far. Everything that’s got me up to this point now. I have had so much fun writing it, and this is going to be the very first time that you actually see the cover."
As reported by Wales Online, Joanna Page’s memoir will also cover her experiences working with some of the biggest names in the industry. The actress wrote: "From my early days growing up in Wales, to going to drama school in London and being on my own for the first time at eighteen, through those early auditions and right through my career and life to date. There have been so many incredible moments and stories and re-visiting them has been such a journey – one I can’t wait to share with you."
The news of Joanna Page’s memoir has been met with excitement from fans and fellow celebrities alike. Laura Aikman, who played Smithy’s jilted bride Sonia in Gavin & Stacey, replied to the announcement with: "Congratulations!!" Psychologist Dr Julie Smith also commented, saying: "Best title ever! Well done! Can’t wait to read it!"
Joanna Page has kept herself busy since the conclusion of Gavin & Stacey, having been spotted filming in Barry Island with presenter chef Chris ‘Flamebaster’ Roberts in March. She has also starred in the BBC One series Wynne & Joanna: All at Sea alongside presenter Wynne Evans, and co-hosts a podcast alongside Eastenders icon, Natalie Cassidy, called On The Telly.
Fans will be able to pre-order Joanna Page’s memoir, Lush!: My Story – From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between, which is set to be released in September 2025.
Original source: Wales Online
