250515 – Elephant Man – Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London

Bradley Cooper’s metamorphosis into the Elephant Man began with him entering the stage and taking a position next to a large projection screen. Through the use of images and dialogue describing the horrific deformities he slowly contorted his body into character. Although there were no prosthetics the audience were still able to relate on an emotional level the physical and mental issues John Merrick had to go through on a daily basis. Bradley Cooper delivered an astonishing performance.