Kirstyn Brook
Bio
Completely normal human. Nothing to see here.
But if you do want to chat all forms of correspondence are welcome.
Instagram: @kirstynbrook
To buy my most recent book check out: www.kirstynbrook.com
Stories (20/0)
To Dump or To be Dumped?
This year has been a year of many firsts, and for the first time in the span of one year, I have both dumped and been dumped. Now, normally my rate of relationships hovers somewhere around one every 4 years with a healthy smattering of single or fallow years between. But this February before the ground had even started to thaw, I was dumped by a guy who I loved. Quickly, smoothly, and moderately painlessly. It was done with the precision of a surgeon, so to not let the wound become infected. A skilful severing of two lives, so that each may thrive. And whilst I wonder now if he could be the one that got away, it was decided most definitely that he would be getting away. Just not by me.
By Kirstyn Brook3 months ago in Humans
When do I take being unemployed personally?
When do I take being unemployed personally? It's been a month. Not long in the scheme of my life. Very long in the landscape of my brain. And a fraction of the time most of the UK TV and Film freelancers have been out of work this year.
By Kirstyn Brook5 months ago in Journal
Take me off the pedestal. Now.
Being the one on the Pedestal. It's lonely up here. And I don't think I chose that. I get it, the habit of falling for someone, or at least *thinking* you’re falling for someone, and putting them on the imaginary yet very real pedestal. I’ve been guilty of it many times, in fact, I might currently be in the midst of guilt… But I’m almost never the one being popped up on that lofty lonely height.
By Kirstyn Brook5 months ago in Pride
I wrote a book and it's very average.
A small one. Just a little one. Nothing big, nothing fancy. Just a little bit of poetry wrapped up in some eco-friendly paper and horse-less glue. I’ve been telling myself I’d do it for years and now it’s done. And I’m not sure how I feel. Good and Proud feel like too much of a stretch. I think I’ve made something incredibly average. No grounds are going to break. No minds will blow. No eyes forced open. It just exists. It won't change my life, it’s barely changed my week. It certainly won't change anyone else life.
By Kirstyn Brook7 months ago in Motivation
Gabriel Akamọ
I cornered Gabriel Akamọ at a party. This sounds far more predatory than it was, but I will admit I was impatient to get this interview with him. After several rainchecks and a growing desire to have Gabriel in our first months featured creatives I was very aware that I needed to grab him the next available moment (metaphorically, of course, Spoiler in no way condones the physical grabbing of creatives - unless they wish to be grabbed, however that is a very different conversation...) anyway, this moment presented itself at a party. So whilst the homemade hummus was being devoured by a gaggle of dieting actors and the waves of german electro-pop radiating from speakers nearby were making me realise how painfully uncool I am, I stole Gabriel off to a quiet corner to find out a little more about what he is up to.
By Kirstyn Brookabout a year ago in Interview
Kirstyn Brook
This article was written by Emma Spiers, in 2019. Where the hell do I start with Kirstyn, my friend, my business partner, my go to person for the last minute ‘let’s leave the country tomorrow and just wing it’ plan. On top of this, Kirstyn is the co-founder and real brains behind Spoiler. Having sat on the name and concept for an online magazine related to the arts, for the better part of 5 years; Kirstyn has got myself involved in the project, and as I write this, weeks away from the launch - Spoiler is finally happening.
By Kirstyn Brookabout a year ago in Interview
Ruins.
Sometimes you go somewhere and the world stills. Regardless of noise and surroundings, the mind becomes quiet. Your core opens and tells you, you are home. This ‘home’ could be thousands of miles away from your everyday life, in countries you can't speak a word of the language, and customs so unknown that all you can do is look on in wonder. Time stops mattering to you, regardless of the pace of those around you (if any).
By Kirstyn Brookabout a year ago in Humans
Roly Botha
Roly Botha is a wonderful human. Anyone who has met or worked with them will tell you the same. Roly is an actor, composer and theatermaker. We met for this interview in a cafe in Victoria train station, and whilst listening to the audio I realised- not just that I shouldn’t interview and eat at the same time- but also that I am immensely lucky I am to have met Roly at this moment in time.
By Kirstyn Brookabout a year ago in Interview
Vittoria Rizzardi Peñalosa
I first met Vittoria Rizzardi Peñalosa while she was studying her Law degree in London: she and I were attending classes at the same actors workshop, though in different classes. And while we circled around each other for nearly a year, ironically we never truly talked about work until she had left the country. During her time in London, I remember her as an actress, and a stunning one at that, with a powerful presence and a fluidity of movement that seems to evade all but the most secure individuals. It’s this power and fluidity that has carried forward into her work as a Producer, Director and Writer.
By Kirstyn Brookabout a year ago in Interview
Misha Butler
This is going to sound a bit pretentious, (but please stick with me). As a rule when writing these articles I try not to label individuals as anything other than their professions; writers, artist, filmmaker etc. I try to leave labels and genders at the door and focus on the work of the individual. However it is an undeniable truth that creatives throughout all of history have drawn inspiration and power from both their struggles and their journeys toward self acceptance. For Misha Butler an actor and writer, his career, work and identity have, so far, been inseparable from the fact that he is a Trans-Actor, and as such our interview was largely influenced by discussions on gender and the role it plays, as well as the roles he is now looking forward to playing.
By Kirstyn Brookabout a year ago in Interview
Emma Spiers
Keep your friends close, and your business partners closer. That’s our motto at least, full disclosure this article is going to be a little different from the usual featured Creative articles, as Emma Spiers is not just my Partner in Spoiler but is also a very close friend, one with more dirt on me than I care to admit…
By Kirstyn Brookabout a year ago in Interview
Reading after escape
I used to devour books. They were a bigger part of my personality than the stunted personality I actually had. I used to read more than I talked to people. And like many oddballs, my closest relationships were entirely fictional. In hindsight, this escape went from being my get-away-car, smash in case of emergency, get out of jail free card, and evolved into my own great escape, tunnelled for months at a time, supported by bowing and cracking beams, and susceptible to cave-ins. Leaving me closed off totally from reality. With danger on either side, and running out or air fast.
By Kirstyn Brookabout a year ago in Psyche