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Beside Picasso archiveBeside 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. Picasso's Women IV

Cast/Performers

Mick Jasper, Iain Armstrong

Creatives/Company

Author: Brian McAvera
Director: Geoff Bullen
Company: A J Theatre Company
Design: Maralyn Bullen

Beside Picasso

Beside Picasso (Play) production archive for QTIX code T638454663. Details of all Beside Picasso archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S275549989

Archive Listings

7 Aug 00
  to
26 Aug 00
The Fringe Office
Edinburgh
Performance Details => Venue archive
21 Jul 00Dorfman Theatre (National Theatre)
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive
18 Mar 00Harlequin Theatre
Northwich, Cheshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
7 Mar 00
  to
12 Mar 00
Pleasance
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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