Measure for Measure (1970). Ian’s Angelo has been described as the most terrific performance ever seen in this role. Between underlying threat and insidious seduction, his Angelo has the appearance of an angel and the behaviour of a demon. This production is remained famous by the intense and physical interpretation of its cast. It has been reported that Ian’s several exits off stage were accompanied by a thunderous applause. A memorable performance that I would have liked to see.
Sir Derek Jacobi received the Lifetime Achievement award at the Olivier Awards 2023. I never get tired of watching such a moving moment. A well deserved award for a whole life devoted to the stage. Derek is more than a Legend, he is a treasure of humility. Tears come to us seing him under such a deep emotion when he made his speech of acceptance.
“I think when I first read that Siegfried was a person who preferred horses to people, I thought that was a quite extreme character note. But then I spent more time with [...] extraordinary horses and then I began to see it as quite natural.“
- Samuel West, introducing Mojo the horse and discussing his work with horses on All Creatures Great and Small.
currently working on a nolan price x svu!ex-wife!reader fic because my current obsession is hugh dancy and i’ve been bingewatching l&o just to see him be smart and pretty, so expect that soon!
In 2013, the National Theatre celebrated 50 years of unforgettable theatre, with extracts of iconic plays of the last five decades by iconic players including Derek, Judi Dench and Maggie Smith.