Ita O'Brien's landmark book draws on her experience as an intimacy practitioner for stage and screen

“Honouring and telling authentic human stories, that is what my work is about”

Author InterviewsApr 25, 2025by Caroline Sanderson

Ita O'Brien © Nicholas Dawkes Photography

From professional dancer to actress, to becoming the leading intimacy practitioner for film, TV and theatre, O’Brien’s trailblazing career has resulted in a book for the ages.

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