When Vincent Met John

Vincent died in 1890, John died in 1980, both of gunshot wounds to the chest. But imagine what might have happened had the two greatest artists of their time met…

Five years before their deaths both men went through profound change.

Vincent van Gogh finally renounced his religious ambitions and began to paint in earnest, and despite great arguments with antagonist Paul Gaugin created his life’s great masterworks.

John Lennon renounced sex, drugs and rock & roll and began five years seclusion as a family unit, and despite great arguments with antagonist Paul McCartney created a son, and what would be his last album.

Could it have ended differently?

This play takes place at their exact moment of crisis and decision.

★★★★★ "A mesmerising performance by both actors" - StageTalk Magazine
★★★★★ "Thought provoking and laugh-out-loud funny" - British Theatre Guide
★★★★★ "An exceptional play" - Theatre and Art Reviews

When Vincent Met John
The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham, in association with Worcester Theatres and Malvernbard
Directed by Owen Harper and Charlotte Peters
Written by Nick Wilkes
Vincent Van Gogh – Murray Andrews
John Lennon – Nick Wilkes

Duration: approximately 90 minutes straight through.
Recommended age : 12+

Monday 31 August 2026 : 7.30pm
Tuesday 1 September 2026 : 2.30pm

Tickets : £17.00
Available from https://swallowtheatre.co.uk
or telephone 01988 850368

The Swallow Theatre
Moss Park
Ravenstone
Whithorn
DG8 8DR