London, United Kingdom
The Van Gogh Shogh
The greatest painter to ever live stumbles into The Van Gogh Immersive Experience. What follows is one part deranged Paint and Sip, one part karaoke night and one part Sotheby's.
One part deranged "Sip 'n Paint", one part karaoke night and one part Sotheby's, with 6 audience members given the chance to paint Starry Night under the tutelage of the master himself. Following sold out runs in New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans, The Van Gogh Shogh now makes its London premiere. “Engaging, lovable and extremely funny...inspired lunacy” – Talkin’ Broadway “Wild and raucous...top notch clowning and a very enjoyable night at the theater.” – Plays Unpleasant Written and Performed by: Donna Oblongata Directed by: Francesca Montanile-Lyons Runtime: 60-75 minutes
Audience Role
Some might paint, some might critique the paintings, some might sing. All participation is completely opt-in.
Ages: 10 +
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About Donna Oblongata
Privy Privy, by artists Donna Oblongata and Patrick Costello, is an immersive installation that simulates a public restroom in a queer nightclub. Each stall of the installation features a glory hole, through which comes an actual human hand holding an ice cream cone. Visitors may get on their knees and indulge in this anonymously proffered treat, or simply watch others enjoy themselves. For those who choose to indulge, it's an unexpected encounter with a stranger, resulting in a moment of sweetness. Amongst a maelstrom of anti-queer legislation nationally, Privy Privy turns the dominant culture's predatory and homophobic definition of obscenity on its head. Through this public invitation to indulgence without shame (what's more innocent and universal than enjoying an ice cream cone?) we create a space for a future where we might realize the liberatory potential of communal pleasure.