Forever Horatio: An actor's life by Edmund Pegge
Wakefield Press, 2017. ISBN 9781743054987
(Age: Adult) Despite obviously having leading man potential, Edmund
Pegge found a career for himself in being a supporting actor -
"forever Horatio, never Hamlet". However that career has been very
fulfilling and it was rare for him to be out of work. Forever
Horatio is Pegge's chronicle of all the amazing experiences,
and the interesting people and places he has been fortunate to
enjoy. Not everyone has to be the star - as Dame Judi Dench comments
"Where would the rest of us be without him?" Someone has to play the
other roles, and Pegge has clearly had a wonderful time in theatre,
in film, and in working with school students. Now he adds author to
his list of achievements. The book provides insight into behind the
scenes preparation, little anecdotes about famous actors and
directors, and much Aussie style self-deprecating humour.
Helen Eddy