Off The King's Road, Jermyn Street Theatre
Jeff Bridges makes an e-appearance in a new West End play about an American businessman's self-discovery in London
Jeff Bridges' e-appearance in London
Oscar-winnning Hollywood star Jeff Bridges will be gracing London with his digital presence with an e-appearance for the UK premiere of new play Off The King's Road. Playwright Neil Koenigsberg says: 'audiences will get to see Jeff on stage (so to speak) in a funny-sad, rich and endearing performance that enhances all four other actors and the whole production.'
The Big Lebowski actor has pre-recorded footage on Skype to play a Los Angeles psychiatrist who provides his counselling virtually, via video call to his client in London. Retired American businessman Matt is staying in a small hotel just off Chelsea's King's Road. But his holiday-making is turned upside down by encounters with a kindly hotel clerk, crazy cat lady and a Romanian prostitute. And so begins an unplanned journey of self-discovery, guided by video calls to his therapist in the States.
Bridges isn't the only one bringing star power to the show: American TV star Michael Brandon (Episodes, Captain America) and English actress Cherie Lunghi (Excalibur, Strictly Come Dancing) will be acting in the more traditional sense: live on stage, every night.
When it opened Off-Broadway, reviews for Off The King's Road were middling, with a story that is 'sometimes obvious and contrived'. But critics praised the 'endearing' performances. We look forward to seeing how the new cast fare for the UK production.
The Big Lebowski actor has pre-recorded footage on Skype to play a Los Angeles psychiatrist who provides his counselling virtually, via video call to his client in London. Retired American businessman Matt is staying in a small hotel just off Chelsea's King's Road. But his holiday-making is turned upside down by encounters with a kindly hotel clerk, crazy cat lady and a Romanian prostitute. And so begins an unplanned journey of self-discovery, guided by video calls to his therapist in the States.
Bridges isn't the only one bringing star power to the show: American TV star Michael Brandon (Episodes, Captain America) and English actress Cherie Lunghi (Excalibur, Strictly Come Dancing) will be acting in the more traditional sense: live on stage, every night.
When it opened Off-Broadway, reviews for Off The King's Road were middling, with a story that is 'sometimes obvious and contrived'. But critics praised the 'endearing' performances. We look forward to seeing how the new cast fare for the UK production.
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| What | Off The King's Road, Jermyn Street Theatre |
| Where | Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn St,, London , SW1Y 6ST | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Charing Cross (underground) |
| When |
01 Jun 16 – 25 Jun 16, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Price | £20 - £25 |
| Website | Click here to book tickets |