Happy 100th Birthday!

Beryl Cook at 100: a sell-out play returns to Plymouth, revealing the woman behind the bold, joyful paintings.

BERYL COOK: A PRIVATE VIEW

On the weekend that would have marked her 100th birthday, The Barbican Theatre will bring back this celebration of Plymouth’s most beloved artist.

A rare and intimate glimpse into the private world of Beryl Cook as she completes one of her bold, playful oil paintings live on stage.

Her exuberant, instantly recognisable works - inspired by people she encountered in pubs, shops and on lively nights out - are loved around the world. Yet behind the laughter and colour was a deeply private woman.

Working closely with Beryl’s family, acclaimed playwright and performer Kara Wilson brings Beryl’s voice to life, revealing the wit, warmth and quiet determination behind the canvas.

This is Kara’s fifth play exploring the lives of painters - a body of work that has toured galleries, auction houses and theatres across Scotland, England, Poland and New York.

Presented in the city she called home, during her centenary weekend, this is a heartfelt, funny and moving portrait of an extraordinary Plymouth woman.

Tickets and more info from Barbican Theatre Website.

Book early — last time, it sold out!

Beryl Cook in Plymouth

Plymouth is celebrating the life and work of Beryl Cook across the city.

Alongside this special performance, don’t miss the larger-than-life sculptures inspired by Beryl Cook’s paintings around the city centre and waterfront or the Beryl Cook-inspired Comedy Tours that are taking place on 29 August and 26 September.

You can also see Cook’s Bowlers off the Hoe painting on display at The Box until 27 September. More details can be found on their website: THE BOX

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