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Join us for a journey into the life and art of Vincent van Gogh with New York-based artist Walter DeForest.

Walter bears a striking resemblance to Vincent van Gogh, and he’ll share stories about the artist’s life while encouraging everyone to create their own artwork during his performance. This is storytelling and art-making for ages 6+ and their grown ups.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the spirit of Van Gogh and explore your own artistic potential in our friendly market spaces.

This is a free theatre performance (with art-making) which lasts for 45 minutes. The shows will happen at 11.30am and 1.30pm. We have made this a free but ticketed performance so that we can closely monitor numbers of participants, but there may also be a handful of walk up spaces available on the day.

Suitable for age 6+
  • art
  • Theatre
Sat 10 May / 11.30am
Blackburn Market
Book Tickets

Blackburn Market Hub
Church Street
Ewood
Blackburn
BB1 5AF

Make your visit a full day out with a visit to the market, shops and cafes.

 

Sat 10 May / 1.30pm
Blackburn Market
Book Tickets

Blackburn Market Hub
Church Street
Ewood
Blackburn
BB1 5AF

Make your visit a full day out with a visit to the market, shops and cafes.

 

Further Information

This is a free event funded by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Arts Council England

Children should be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times

This is a free 45 minute show performed twice in a day (11.30am & 1.30pm)

More information about the artist:

Walter DeForest has performed “Van Gogh Find Yourself” at various international venues and festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where the show was praised as “one of the most surprising, engrossing and delighting experiences” by The Scotsman. Beyond theatrical performances, DeForest has undertaken initiatives to raise awareness for mental health, such as attempting to break the world record for the most portraits drawn in 12 hours, with proceeds supporting mental health charities.