A one-man show about Monet, in which we learn about his private life, his lovers, and the Impressionist movement of the 19th Century.
Claude Monet lived from 1840-1926 and is often hailed as ‘the Founder of Impressionism’.
This one-man show examines the complex inner thoughts of the man behind the paintings. The audience joins an aged Monet (played by prolific solo show creator, Stephen Smith) in his studio at Giverny. He is suffering from unsuccessful cataract surgery and burdened with a daunting commission to create his – what will be – world-famous Water Lilies.
Monet takes the audience on a journey through his life. We become privy to his thoughts on fellow impressionists; gain insight on his ground-breaking artistic techniques; absorb an education on the development of the Impressionist movement; and learn about his private life.
A Montage of Monet had its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024 and returned there in 2025. It is a production of Threedumb Theatre and was written by Joan Greening with music by Joseph Furey.
Duration: 55 mins
Venue: Putney Arts Theatre SW15 6AW
How to book this event:
Tickets available through Ticketsource at £15 for adults and £7.50 for students up to 25 years of age. There is a 50p booking fee. Click HERE for the link.
Booking is open to the general public.
Stephen Smith
Stephen is an actor, theatre-maker and artistic director of Threedumb Theatre. A Montage of Monet was written for him and he has toured with this and a number of other one-man shows both in the UK and abroad.
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