OTHERWISE ENGAGED
BY SIMON GRAY
Witty, urbane, sophisticated and selfish, Simon Hench is accustomed to keeping himself at a graceful distance from the messy distractions of his family and friends. He has a problem, though - well, several actually. As he settles down for an indulgent Saturday morning with his new recording of Wagner's Parsifal, his comfortable home is invaded by a series of unwelcome visitors. Together with a stellar cast, Richard E. Grant plays the man whose life finally catches up with him in Simon Gray's wickedly sharp, award-winning 1975 comedy.
Richard E. Grant has starred in over 60 films over the past twenty years, but is perhaps best loved for his iconic performance in the 198 cult classic Withnail and I. Among his many other films are The Player, Gosford Park, Bright Young Things, and Jack and Sarah.
Also starring are Anthony Head, best known for his TV appearances is Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Little Britain; David Bamber, who features in the BBC's Pride and Prejudice and won an Olivier Award for My Night With Reg, and Peter Wright, whose films include Secrets & Lies and Vera Drake.
Starring: Anthony Head, David Bamber, Peter Wight
Directed by Simon Curtis
