When Vincent Met John

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Direct from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Vincent died in 1890, John died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But imagine what might have happened, had the two greatest artists of their time met?

Vincent van Gogh was a 19th century Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.

John Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who gained worldwide fame with The Beatles.

Around five years before their deaths, both men experienced profound change.

Vincent van Gogh finally renounced his religious ambitions and began to paint in earnest, and despite great arguments with antagonist Paul Gaugin created his life’s great masterworks.

John Lennon renounced sex, drugs and rock and roll and began five years of seclusion as a family unit, and despite great arguments with antagonist Paul McCartney created a son, and what would be his final album.

With the clock ticking and with each man straining for something, is there a way forward for either of these two passionate, unpredictable, temperamental and volatile artists?

This play takes place at their exact moment of crisis and decision, exploring love, death, art and legacy.

Show times

Saturday 28 September 2024, 2.30pm
Saturday 28 September 2024, 7.30pm

Saturday 28 September 2024

2:30pm

Coach House Theatre

£16

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