Martyn Hesford - Mrs Lowry and Son
4 Extra Debut. An imagining of the impact of an over-bearing, bed-ridden mother on artist LS Lowry. Stars Lynda Baron and Reece Dinsdale.
Mrs Lowry and Son
Written by Martyn Hesford
Artist L. S. Lowry lived all his life with his over-bearing mother Elizabeth. Bed-ridden and bitter, Elizabeth actively tried to dissuade her bachelor son from pursuing his artistic ambitions, whilst never failing to voice her opinion at what a disappointment he is to her. This powerful drama imagines the impact this obsessive mother and son relationship had on the great artist.
Directed by Gary Brown
Produced by Charlotte Riches.
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"Why can't you paint pictures of refinement?"
Duration: 01:21
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Martyn Hesford |
| LS Lowry | Reece Dinsdale |
| Elizabeth Lowry | Lynda Baron |
| Director | Gary Brown |
| Producer | Charlotte Riches |
Broadcasts
Fri 11 May 201214:15BBC Radio 4- Mon 24 Jun 201314:15BBC Radio 4
- Thu 30 Mar 201711:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 30 Mar 201721:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
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