The Musical

Elaine Paige…

“I hope Vagabond Skies is well received in Eastbourne. After 15 years in the making, it’s fantastic.
Thank you so much for telling us all about it. And don’t forget to keep us in touch, we’d like to know how it all goes.”
 
Message from Elaine after playing the title track from our musical on ‘Elaine Paige on Sunday’ on BBC Radio 2.

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A savage life.
A sensitive heart.

The World Premiere of this stunning new musical is coming to the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, September 12-14 2024.

Vagabond Skies – The Van Gogh Musical, by Sussex based creative team Tony Norman and Mark Edwards, tells the dramatic story of Vincent’s life as an artist.

The only person Vincent could rely on was his loving brother Theo.

Theo sponsored Vincent for ten years as he fought to gain acceptance. Theo was a successful art dealer in Paris and Vincent respected his opinion.

The close bond between the brothers is a central theme in the musical.

When Vincent was an unknown painter, nobody wanted to know about his work except Theo. The letters they wrote to each other give a fascinating insight into Vincent’s many moods.  His words are woven into the lyrics of his story as Vagabond Skies unfolds.

“Vagabond Skies took a long time to complete,” says Tony Norman. “When writing about the world’s best loved painter, you must be sure you’re telling his story as honestly as you can.”  Research trips to Amsterdam, Paris and Provence were all vital.

Passion. Rage. Sorrow. Horror. They are all part of Vincent’s complex journey. He had numerous love affairs but never found true love. He was lonely, poor and misunderstood. But one thing never changed: his burning ambition to be a respected artist.

When Vagabond Skies has its premiere in Eastbourne in September, audiences will find themselves immersed in the world of Van Gogh. His artwork will fill the stage in a way never seen before. This truly exciting piece of theatre is an experience you will never forget.

Tickets now available at the Devonshire Park Theatre box office. 01323 412000.