Turner the Explorer

Whilst Robert talks about the life and times of JMW Turner, Catherine will take to the easel with oil paint, rags, scrapers and brush to give us a glimpse of Turner’s style and technique. Turner was a fascinating character; secretive, driven, penny pinching and generous, chaotic in his private life and fiercely patriotic. He is regarded as one of the greatest nineteenth century painters, and his works are exhibited in galleries the world over. His likeness appears on the twenty-pound note, a tribute that would have appealed to his vanity but contradicted his inherent need for anonymity.

In 1976 Robert was appointed as a Lecturer in Theatre at the University of Southern Queensland. Over the next thirty-three years Robert taught acting and directed dozens of plays for the university. Robert has several published books and plays, and is currently working on an illustrated children’s book with his artist wife, Catherine.

Time and Location: The Crossing Theatre, Narrabri, arrivals at 6.30pm for 7pm start