Gainsborough and the Modern Woman

 

In 1760, Gainsborough painted a portrait of Ann Ford which took his world by storm. Prepared to break the rules about how a woman should be portrayed, this painting was the cause of outrage but put a seal on Gainsborough’s growing reputation. 

 

Ann was a talented musician, determined to become an independent woman in a world where this was not accepted. Her father had her arrested twice to prevent her but she succeeded and earned a substantial amount of money. 

 

The play is about the making of this painting and the relationship between painter and subject, a very personal and exploratory process which reveals their place in history and the creation of a masterpiece.

 

Enter the world of Gainsborough and this extraordinary young woman.

 

1hr 30mins incl interval

 

 

If you have access issues please contact the Box Office on 01379 652241 to complete your booking so we can ensure that your visit is as comfortable and safe as possible. Due to fire safety requirements we have a limit on how many wheelchair spaces we can accommodate so these need to be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment.