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Beside Picasso is a verbally venomous, effervescent and often hilarious exploration of power, friendship, sex, money and the nature of genius. What sort of man was Pablo Picasso? An artistic genius? A compulsive womaniser? A stimulating companion and friend? Or just a conceited self centred bastard? It is 1973 and Picasso has just died. Instead of going before a divine judge he comes face to face with the one person who knows everything about him - his life-long friend, publicist, business manager and biographer Jaime Sabartes. The trouble is they have conflicting interpretations of the many incidents they have live through together from poverty stricken youth in Barcelona to international success as leading players in the artistic avant garde. Picasso sees himself as an artistic hero, bringing colour, joy and excitement to everyone around him. Sabartes is there to remind him of the darker side to his character - his impossible behaviour towards clients and dealers, the exploitation of everyone who love him (especially woman), and his cruelty and petty-mindedness. Pablo Picasso and Jaime Sabartes lived through much together. But now it is the time of reckoning. Like boxers in a ring the men are pitted in a ruthless contest to discover the 'truth' of Picasso's life. They resurrect past triumphs, escapades and characters from their extraordinary lives, edging ever closer to the ultimate quarrel and the ultimate betrayal.T974871182Company AJTC. Director Geoff Bullen. | |
| 1 Nov 03 | Spring Arts and Heritage Centre, Havant :: V757 listing details L969342986 |
| 17 Oct 02 | Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham :: V768 listing details L1095675526 |
| 30 Sep 02 to 5 Oct 02 | Bristol Old Vic, Bristol :: V857 listing details L1405600028 |
| 27 Sep 02 | Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal :: V6 listing details L1283804878 |
| 17 May 01 | De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea :: V651 listing details L0105660103 |
| 27 Jun 00 | Darlington Arts Centre, Darlington :: V563 listing details L1552048609 |
T638454663[Picasso's Women] IVDirector Geoff Bullen. Performer Mick Jasper. Performer Iain Armstrong. Company A J Theatre Company. Design Maralyn Bullen. | |
| 7 Aug 00 to 26 Aug 00 | The Fringe Office, Edinburgh :: V1059 listing details L1973328465 |
| 21 Jul 00 | Dorfman Theatre (National Theatre), West End :: V375 listing details L0356129218 |
| 18 Mar 00 | Harlequin Theatre, Northwich :: V474 listing details L926160483 |
| 7 Mar 00 to 12 Mar 00 | Pleasance, Inner London :: V276 listing details L411446553 |
T062017096Director Geoff Bullen. Performer Iain Armstrong. Performer Mick Jasper. | |
| 21 May 00 to 23 May 00 | New Wimbledon Theatre, Outer London :: V341 listing details L669919731 |
| 17 May 00 | Manchester Gorilla (formerly Green Room), Manchester :: V485 listing details L1101704978 |
T0128714354After the highly successful script in hand performance of this piece in February '99, AJ Theatre are returning to treat us to the definitive production. This will be great theatre - moving, uncompromising and absolutely compelling. Contains strong language, not suitable for children.Director Geoff Bullen. Performer Iain Armstrong. Performer Mick Jasper. | |
| 26 Sep 99 | New Wimbledon Theatre, Outer London :: V341 listing details L97526404 |
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| 7 Jun 00 to 10 Jun 00 | Theatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth :: V895 listing details L1707111139 |
| 22 Mar 00 | Theatre Royal Windsor, Windsor :: V742 listing details L01995505815 |
| 12 Nov 99 | Limelight Theatre, Aylesbury :: V745 listing details L01955346892 |
