Vincent in Brixton by Nicholas Wright
Olivier Theatre Awards - Best New Play”DReveal the Secret Extraordinary Love of a Genius

 
”@ The Story  

20-year-old Vincent Van Gogh arrives in Brixton, South London.

As a young art dealer from Holland, Vincent does not embark upon a career as an artist.

One day, when he walks pass a cottage, he is drawn in to the household by the beautiful Eugenie. Through his friendship with aspiring art student, Sam, and discovering unexpected love, Vincent finds liberation and unlocks his own passion for painting.

After that period, the life of Vincent is no longer the same.

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”@Event Information  

Date & Venue ”G
Cultural Activities Hall, Shatin Town Hall
3 - 4 May 2008 8pm
4 - 5 May 2008 3pm

Cultural Activities Hall, Tuen Mun Town Hall
10 May 2008 8pm
11 May 2008 3pm

Ticket Price ”G
$130 ( Cultural Activities Hall, Shatin Town Hall )
$110 ( Cultural Activities Hall, Tuen Mun Town Hall )


Playwright”GNicholas Wright
Producer ”žTranslator”GDominic Cheung
Director ”GJacob Yu
Scenographer”GBee Wan
Composer”ž Sound designer”GStoa Lau
Production Manager”GLawrence Lee
Publicity”GLo Kim Fei
Illustrator”GYeung Chi Hang

Cast”GEdmond Lo*, Rebecca Po, Adeline Chan, Man Kit Chung, Amen Chan

* with the kind permission of Chung Ying Theatre

 

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”@Reference  

Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890”^, Van Gogh spent his early adult life working for a firm of art dealers. After a brief spell as a teacher, he became a missionary worker in a very poor mining region. He did not embark upon a career as an artist until 1880.

In 1881, he finished his first painting. In 1887, He incorporated the brighter colours and style of painting into a uniquely recognizable style.

Mental problems afflictedVan Gogh, particularly in the last few years of his life. In 1890, at the age of 37, his depression deepened and he killed himself.

His famous paintings include "Sunflowers", "The Starry Night" and "Wheat Field with Crows".

 


VINCENT VAN GOGH (1853-1890)

THE STARRY NIGHT (1889)

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