Derek Jacobi's memoir As Luck Would Have It looks back over a career in classical theatre, television and film, with Shakespeare and repertory work at its centre. Jacobi writes about training, early stage opportunities, working with Laurence Olivier's National Theatre company and later roles ranging from Hamlet and Cyrano de Bergerac to I, Claudius and screen work. The book is structured as a chronological professional memoir, but much of its interest lies in rehearsal rooms, casting decisions, touring and the changing habits of British theatre. His tone is conversational and reflective rather than instructional. The book fits actors' memoir, British theatre history and Shakespeare performance for readers who want the working life behind a long classical career. Read more Less
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