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A new biographical play exploring the life and times of queer, pre-Raphaelite artist Simeon Solomon.
Step into Victorian London and meet Simeon Solomon, a brilliant, boundary-pushing queer Jewish artist at the heart of the Pre-Raphaelite movement.
“Solomon” is a new biographical solo play that explores the life, art, and inner world of painter Simeon Solomon as he navigates faith, desire, ambition, and identity in a society determined to reject him. From his meteoric rise in the art world to the public scandal that shattered his career, Solomon’s story is both inspiring and devastatingly relevant.
Along the way, he encounters some of the era’s most celebrated figures, including Edward Burne-Jones, Henry Holiday, and Algernon Charles Swinburne, as he reflects on love, belief, and what it truly costs to live honestly.
Written by Stuart Eggleton, “Solomon” premiered at Camden People’s Theatre as part of the Tsitsit Jewish Fringe Festival (2023). Since then, it has been further developed with The Royal Academy of Art and toured to venues including JW3, Stanley Arts, Cambridge University, and Seven Arts Leeds.
The play will be followed by a conversation with Stuart Eggleton and Ariel Chapman from KeshetUK.
★★★★ ‘An informative romp through love, sex, desire and homophobia […] Moments of humour are carefully placed throughout Solomon, making it an engaging and entertaining hour of theatre.’ -A Youngish Perspective
This production is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The age guidance for this performance is 16+. The play contains sexual references, depictions of sexual violence, homophobic themes, reference to and depiction of gay conversion therapy and strong language.
Doors will be open from 6pm for the performance to begin at 7pm. Our Cafe will be open for food and drinks before the show, from 6pm.
The play is 1 hour long and will be followed by a post performance Q&A with the plays writer, Stuart Eggleston in conversation with Ariel Chapman of KeshetUK.
The museum does not have a cloakroom and we are unable to store bags so we would advise not bringing large bags with you when you visit.
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