Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell - 1999 - 8/10
No, he was not unwell, he was simply hung-over or too sloshed to submit his column to The Spectator.
Peter O’Toole stars in the revival of the acclaimed play, with a handful of players providing support.
Based on a real Jeffrey Bernard, our character is an unrepentant drinker and gambler.
When the horse track is closed, he will bet on dogs. When that is closed, well, his mates find new runners.
As with 99.9% of men, he has women problems. Four wives. He makes them sick.
A glass of vodka in one hand, cigarette in the other, Jeffrey observes Life, himself, fellow characters.
Characters, meaning individuals whom he finds memorable.
Exhilarating theatre.
