Of course, if 67 minutes of Becks snoozing (sans texting, although there is an occasional nipple flash) can pass as art, I suppose there's no harm in casting Rocky for Cocteau's dark comedy about an incestuous, bourgeois family. Quite befitting, some might say.

Mazzilli is probably best known in fashion circles as part of the, um, interesting family behind the 90s cult store Voyage. He still has his toes wet with fashion - the family now runs a Voyage label - but presumably wants to try his hand at acting to round out his renaissance Euro-flash reputation.

Mazzilli isn't the only name in Les Parents Terribles causing a sensation. Artist Tracy Emin, the woman most famous for calling her bed art, helped with set design. One can only imagine what she's concocted for this play. Intriguing, yes. But good, well, we'll just have to wait and see.

Les Parents Terribles at Jermyn Street Theatre
16b Jermyn Street, SW1 - 020 7287 2875
7:30pm Mon-Sat until May 22 £18-20
S-T-W's David is currently showing at the NPG

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