Maar, Dora; Courtyard Theatre

By Diana Miranda

After two sold-out runs at the Old Red Lion Theatre earlier this year, Nadia Jackson’s Maar, Dora continues to shine a light on the legacy of experimental photographer Dora Maar. Often portrayed by contemporary media and history books as Picasso’s muse, collaborator and mistress, Dora now steps out from the painter’s shadow to address the elephant in the room: Can her story truly be told without Picasso, or would erasing the cubist titan mean further displacing herself from a discipline focused on the male gaze? 

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Toy Stories, Brighton Fringe

by Luisa De la Concha Montes

This is not a conventional play. Part artist manifesto, part PowerPoint presentation, this incredibly creative show explores the life and work of artist Chris Dobrowlski. The setting for this show couldn’t be more perfect. Nestled between model train tracks and vintage toys, Chris’ performance takes place inside Brighton’s Toy Museum (which, funnily enough, is also below Brighton’s train station).

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