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The play is set in London in 1774 when Gainsborough moved his family to the capital to make a living by painting society portraits. At this he is successful although his finances are precarious and he would rather be painting the landscapes of his native Suffolk. Gainsborough had two daughters, Margaret and Mary, who giddily entered society when the family moved from Bath to Pall Mall in 1774. The play follows their progress, as well as introducing the colourful characters of James Christie (founder of the auction house) and Emma, Lady Hamilton, before she married.

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Author: Cecil Beaton

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Archive listings for Gainsborough's Girls (2019)

Work type: Play.

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Director David Taylor. Design Peter Foster. Lighting Alan Wilkinson. Lighting Stephen Ley. Costume Kathleen Morrison. Costume Sue Carling. Sound Stephen Ley. Stage ManagerSarah Ambrose. Performer Simon Lee (Gainsborough). Performer Janet South (Mrs Gainsborough). Performer Emily McCormick (Mary). Performer Emily Deane (Margaret). Performer Nick Hall (Christie). Performer Amanda Waggott (Lady Codlington). Performer Anthony Rhodes (Lord Angus). Performer Matthew Ibbotson (Luke). Performer Sarah Kolb (Emma Hart). Performer Joannna Coulton (Dolly). Performer Natasha Hawkes (Clara Hayward). Performer Jonathan Norris (Alderman Bundy).

2 May 19 to 11 May 19

Tower Theatre, Outer London :: V249
listing details L0932361237

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