PLAY READING
Sorrow, 1882
Sorrow, 1882 is a meditation on Van Gogh’s trials with addiction, mania, and suicidal ideation, and his relationships with the people who loved him.
Through the unreliable eyes of the artist in the throes of his illness, the piece is based on the letters Vincent Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo, published by Theo’s wife, Jo Van Gogh-Bonger. The play is written in blank verse in an effort to paint with words the way Van Gogh painted so beautifully with color.
The piece was conceived from the deeply personal experience of loving someone struggling with substance misuse, and is supported by Outside Edge Theatre Company, the UK’s only theatre company and participatory arts charity focused on improving the lives of people affected by any form of addiction, including their families, carers and champions.
Proceeds of the evening will be going back to OETC and their incredible community work.
Written and directed by Katherine Lyle.
Cast includes Nathan Ricard, Akshay Sharan,and Frances Graham.
Assistant directed by Claire Adams.
Produced by CKC Productions.
We encourage patrons to wear a mask while moving around the building and when seated in the theatre.
Seating is not socially distanced. The theatre is ventilated before and after every performance with regular and thorough cleaning of touch points. Hand sanitiser and face masks are available onsite.
Access
We regret that our theatre is up a flight of stairs with no wheelchair access available.
