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Preview by Paul Nelson
THE Fulham Jesus, coming to Baron's Court Theatre from January
28 to February 15,, will be the world premiere of an hilarious comedy by Brenda
Gottsche, that takes a satirical look at the spiritual journey of several
Fulham residents.
Undergoing a 'road to Damascus' experience the day a treasured piece of art
she believes to be 'The Fulham Jesus' goes missing from the jetty outside
the River Cafe, housewife Sallie Owen sets out on a one-woman mission to liberate
the residents of Fulham from the slavery of consumerism.
Will Angie, her best friend, join her in her mission? How will local vicar,
the Rev Ray, take the news that his already dwindling flock prefers to worship
this 'false god' in Sallie's living room?
Local playwright Brenda Gottsche based her play on an actual 30ft blood-spattered
wood sculpture, 'The Man-Vessel', by Shepherd's Bush Romanian-born artist
Mircea Roman, that bitterly divided opinion in the borough when it was first
sited on a riverside jetty. It was removed after complaints by residents,
then was returned but suffered £20,000 worth of damage when vandals
poured green and white paint over the head and chest.
Director Jeremy Bond recently directed the British premiere of Charles J Fourie's
Big Boys at Croydon Warehouse and Mr
Newman's Fear of Trees at the Old Red Lion. He co-produced and co-directed
the Old Vic's A Season In South Africa, where he also directed Samantha
Bond in a reading of Fourie's The Lighthouse Keeper's Wife.
The Fulham Jesus by Brenda Gottsche, Directed by Jeremy Bond, Designed
by Naomi Dawson, Lighting by Julian McReady, WITH: Mark Gillis, Virginia Hatton,
Gillian Kirkpatrick, Lindsay Mohun, Glen Supple. Produced by Intej Productions
at the Baron's Court Theatre 28a Comeragh Road, London W14 from January 28
to February 15, Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm (Sunday 3.00pm). Tickets 020 8932
4747
