Details

Based on the true facts of Vincent van Gogh's early life in London and about the transforming effects of love, sex and artistic adventure on unformed talent, and traces the birth of genius. Brixton, 1873. A brash young Dutchman, working for the London branch of an international firm of art-dealers, rents a room in the house of an English widow. Three years later, he returns to Europe on the first step of a journey which will end in breakdown, death and immortality.

Cast/Performers

Clare Higgins (Ursula Loyer), Jochum Ten Haaaf (Vincent Van Gogh), Sarah Drew (Eugenie Loyer), Louis Cancelmi (Sam Plowman), Emma Handy (Anna van Gogh)

Creatives/Company

Author: Nicholas Wright
Producer(s): Royal National Theatre, Howard Panter (for Ambassador Theatre Group), Ted Tulchin (Maidstone Productions)
Director: Richard Eyre
Design: Tim Hatley
Lighting: Peter Mumford
Music: Dominic Muldowney
Sound: Neil Alexander