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Manchester Development Event – Voco Manchester with Ex Celebrity PA and Author, Merryl Futerman
June 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free – £20.00Join us at Voco Manchester for a development event with special guest speaker, Ex Celebrity PA and Author,
Merryl Futerman.
All PA Hub Members or first time attendees can attend with our compliments or non-members can buy a pay as you go ticket.
Featured Speaker
Merryl Futerman
Ex Celebrity PA and Author
From Celebrity PA to Author – a Rollercoaster Ride
- Hear a brief account of how Merryl made her way into becoming a celebrity PA and the transition to becoming an author.
- A short reading from Merryl’s debut novel.
- A Q&A covering any part of Merryl’s career.
Merryl will be bringing some books along on the night which can be purchased and she will be delighted to sign them for you. The book cost is £9.99 and you can pay by cash or card.
About Merryl
Merryl Futerman started her career in publishing. Lured by the bright lights of showbusiness, she moved over to the film industry, but quickly realised her skill set as forming individual relationships. In 1997 she set up as a freelance Celebrity PA, truly believing it was a role she had created. Over the last twenty-five years she has supported some of the biggest names in UK entertainment including Jonathan Ross, Anne Robinson and Julian Clary.
During the pandemic her work dried up, so she turned her full attention to the novel she had been working away at for years, the result is “Don’t Make a Scene”, which takes you behind the scenes and into the world of Maddy Sparks, a young woman finding her way, making mistakes and ultimately realising the power of her network of fellow PAs.
Available on amazon in paperback and ebook, and to order from bookshops.
Don’t Make a Scene: Struggles of a Celebrity PA
Celebrity PA Maddy Sparks has put her aspirations on hold to dash round London fulfilling the requests of her demanding clients. Acting as surrogate mother, best friend and therapist, Maddy is much more than just an assistant but feels stuck. That is, until her real ambition to become a screenwriter is reignited after a throwaway comment to Casper – a bitchy showrunner – and turns into a side hustle on his TV series.
When he has a brush with the law, Casper expects Maddy to smooth things over like always, but how far is she prepared to go to realise her dream? Coerced and compromised, she turns to her network of fellow PAs.
As a celebrity PA with 25 years’ experience working for some of the UK’s best-known names, author Merryl Futerman is perfectly placed to give a glimpse into this world in her fun, fast-paced debut novel.
Buy Book Here
Voco Manchester
Voco Manchester is not just another hotel, it’s an eclectic mix of diverse spaces, complemented by modern cuisine, services and facilities. Situated in the heart of Manchester, a vibrant metropolis steeped in history and innovation, captivates visitors with its unique blend of industrial heritage and modern charm. Known globally as a powerhouse of industry during the Industrial Revolution, Manchester has evolved into a dynamic cultural hub, boasting world-class museums, iconic music venues, and an eclectic culinary scene.
We will end our night with a prize draw.
One Lucky PA will win ….
An overnight stay for two including dinner in Voco Leicester