Beryl Cook: A Private View

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Theatre (new writing, painting)

  • Venue 33
    Pleasance Courtyard - Attic
  • 14:05
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: Kara Wilson
  • Warnings and additional info: This show contains strong language
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Beryl Cook's joyful and comic paintings are known and loved throughout the world but little is known of the very private person behind them. In her fifth play on a painter, Kara Wilson has worked with the artist's family to shed light on this intriguing figure. This play offers a rare glimpse into Beryl's private thoughts as the audience witnesses her complete one of her bold and playful paintings.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Queue in cobbled courtyard. Access to space via locked lift, please notify venue ahead of your visit if you require use of the lift and ask at Info Shed upon arrival for access.

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: 20+
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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Suzanne 10 days ago

Great one-woman play about Beryl Cook. I love her paintings and enjoyed hearing more about her life. This play really caught the spirit of this artist. And to recreate one of her paintings at the same time was a masterpiece. Five stars.

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David Fraser 25 days ago

This was an hour well spent.Kara brought everyone into her bosom as the shy , retiring lady that is Beryl Cook.her talent to deliver the story & also simultaneously paint a BC picture with joy & verve was heartwarming.
Definitely recommend this .A perfect pic me up anyday.
Thankyou Kara

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John Dewhurst 25 days ago

This was a delightful show with actress Kara Wilson simultaneously telling Beryl Cook's story whilst painting a BC picture.
Gentle typical Fringe show,
****

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MELANIE REED 26 days ago

Loved this bringing Beryl Cook to life. Excellently done.

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Sandra Fawcett 31 days ago

I loved this show so much. I have always admired Beryl Cook’s work but knew little of her life story. Kara did an superb job of bringing her to life with humour and a display of her own excellent painting skills

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FiGi 32 days ago

What a lovely show. Full of compassion, warmth and gentle humour. This is exactly what the Fringe is about. I knew nothing about Beryl Cook or indeed the actress Kara Wilson but this is a little gem of a show.

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Ollie 33 days ago

Kara Wilson's piece is well worth a watch. Informative, funny and the chance to purchase the painting produced during the show to take home as a momento of your Fringe experience. Thank you Kara we thoroughly enjoyed your show.

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Edinburgh Guide (4/5 stars) 13 days ago

amusing anecdotes

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The Real Chrisparkle (3/5 stars) 20 days ago

it is fascinating to see a picture painted over the course of an hour, and you will come out of this show wiser about Ms Cook and her work.

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The Recs (4/5 stars) 31 days ago

By itself, Wilson’s performance would be top notch, but she delivers this whilst simultaneously completing a highly accurate copy of a Cook artwork in oils, applying the final brushstroke just as the last line is uttered. Quite the masterpiece!

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