Central, homely and unique are but a few ways to describe the eye-catching Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre, in the heart of Birmingham City Centre just a short walk from Snow Hill station and New Street Station. Born originally as a library in 1862 then later a bank, this decadent and richly decorated…
Pope Head: The Secret Life of Francis Bacon
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6 reviews - Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre
Description
Pope Head: The Secret Life of Francis Bacon written and performed by Garry Roost Directed by Paul Garnault is a dark comedic drama exploring the life, art, sexuality, psyche and philosophies of the great artist, Francis Bacon. Caught wearing his mother’s stockings and banished from the family home. We follow the struggle of the young artist who eventually finds that success goes hand –in- hand with tragedy when you are determined to live life to the full. A powerful solo show that found International success after the east coast tour of Australia in February / March 2015 to critical acclaim and invited to
Summerhall Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015. The Francis Bacon Estate has endorsed the play with high praise. Clare Shenstone a close confidant of Bacon found the portrayal as a “Startling…brilliant performance.” Pope Head played the opening night of the MoMA Dubrovnik Francis Bacon Exhibition
December 2016. The first of its kind in Croatia. Fresh from Melbourne Fringe Festival 14th September-1st October 2017. Bacon famously proclaimed; “Champagne for my real friends. Real pain for my sham friends”.
“Superb Solo show” Public Reviews ****
“Roost brings Bacon back to dangerous life” - Syke On Stage
“Roost delivers in spades” – Scenestr
“Mesmerising portrayal” - South Sydney Herald “A very talented actor” – ScotsGay
“A superb character actor, one of the most inspired at the fringe.”- FringeReview
Offers
Promotions
Tickets/Times
Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Pope Head
Old Joint Stock
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20:00 - 21:00 | £12.00 |
Pre Theatre Dining
2-Course
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18:30 - 20:00 | £16.00 |
Location
Address
4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY
Area
City Centre
Venue
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