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Madge Gill (1882-1961) was one of the foremost British Outsider (self taught) artists. She felt an instinctive compulsion to create, resulting in an outpouring that flowed effortlessly and spontaneously from an altered state of consciousness. Working under the control of her spirit guide, Myrninerest, Gill's art remains an enigma today. She was born in the East End of London, and lived in Plashet Grove, Upton Park. After her death, her only surviving son, Laurie, gathered hundreds of pieces of Madge's work which were stored around the house, stuffed into drawers and cupboards and under the bed, and donated most of the works to East Ham Council. They are now owned by Newham Council. Myrninterest: The Outside Life of Madge Gill is the sixth in James Kenworth's series, The Newham Plays, a critically acclaimed series of site-specific, localist-driven plays shows rooted in Newham's history, culture, and people.

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Author: James Kenworth
Director: Dario Knight