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Vincent in Brixton

National Tour
19 March - 07 May 2009
A co-production with Original Theatre Company
Rip Her To Shreds

Vincent in Brixton

By Nicholas Wright

Winner of the 2003 Olivier Award for best new play, this great show wrenches home the destructive qualities of both love and art and the sacrifices made by those who create it.
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"One of the best new plays ever presented by the National Theatre"
- John Peter, The Times
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Inspiration found in the most unusual corners.

The year is 1873. A young art dealer called Vincent Van Gogh arrives at 87 Hackford Road in Brixton looking for a room and looking for love. As Vincent settles in to his new lodging he finds himself inexplicably drawn to his grieving landlady Ursula with whom he starts a turbulent, secret relationship that will change his life forever.

Set in a working, authentic kitchen the smells, sights and sounds of life in 87 Hackford Road are brought vividly to life, immersing the audience in a truly extraordinary theatrical experien-
ce. The Play wrenches home the destructive power of love and art and the sacrifices made by those who create it. The play begins as a straight-forward love story, and as the allusions between life at 87 Hackford Road and art intensify, this story turns this into a tragic parable about the ruthless flame of art consuming all in its path.

 

Creative Team

Director/
Co-Producer:
Max Lewendel
Producer: Alastair Whatley
Asst. Producer: Fano Xenofos
Set Design: Christopher Hone
Costume Design: Fiona Davis
Sound Design: Matt Downing
Lighting Design: Matthew Newbury
Stage Manager: TBA
Graphic Artist: TBA
Photographer: TBA

Cast:


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