Details

At the start of the 19th century, a young Turner was on his way from being just a working class Cockney to a painter who would change the landscape of British and international art forever. Turner was a man obsessed. Heavily reliant on his father and deeply affected by his mother's rejection, the intensely prolific painter was isolated from the usual breed of artists. The Painter explores the relationships, the competition with Constable and the passion of the artist on the threshold of superstardom.

Cast/Performers

Toby Jones (Turner), Niamh Cussack (Sarah Danby), Amanda Boxer, Jim Bywater, Denise Gough, Ian Midlane

Creatives/Company

Author: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Producer: Arcola Theatre
Director: Mehmet Ergen
Design: Ben Stones
Lighting: Emma Chapman