Giles Terera reads from his insider's account of his time in the groundbreaking musical, Hamilton.

After being offered the role of Aaron Burr, Giles Terera kept a journal of his time preparing for, rehearsing and performing in the London production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's iconic musical, Hamilton. Here he gives a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at everything involved in opening a once-in-a-generation production.

Today: as rehearsals continue, Terera feels the hand of history on his shoulder...

Reader: Giles Terera is an Olivier Award-winning actor, musician and film-maker, best known for his role in Hamilton.
Photograph by Matthew Murphy © George III Productions Limited.
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