Gwyneth Goes Skiing, a musical reimagining of the infamous skiing accident between Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow and a retired optometrist, will return to London's Pleasance Theatre this December.
Running December 11 through 21, the musical was one of two high profile productions taking inspiration from Paltrow's trial to play the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe. Its competitor, I Wish You Well, has already announced a West End run. Gwyneth Goes Skiing is based on the testimonies from the trial, reimagining the events that led up to the trial, whereas I Wish You Well focuses wholly on the trial itself.
Seven years after their run in on the Utah ski slopes, retired optometrist Terry Sanderson filed suit against Paltrow, claiming that he was left with a concussion, four broken ribs and a brain injury that required compensation. While Sanderson had sued for $3.1 million in compensation, Paltrow counter-sued for $1 and attorney fees, with the jury deciding in Paltrow's favor following testimony that Sanderson had directly skied into her, making him the offending party and therefore responsible for his own injuries.
Produced by Awkward Productions (Diana: The Untold & Untrue Story, How to Live a Jellicle Life) the comedy stars Linus Karp as Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Martin as Terry Sanderson, with original music by Leland (RuPaul’s Drag Race). With all music performed in a lip sync fashion, Gwyneth Goes Skiing features pre-recorded vocals by Darren Criss and Cat Cohen, and there is a video cameo by drag superstar Trixie Mattel within the show.
For more information, visit Pleasance.co.uk.
