Arts/Theatre/Bio - Clarice Cliff - Sunshine on a Plate

Clarice Cliff: Sunshine on a Plate ! Clarice Cliff is of course a famous name in the antiques world and since the Hungerford Arcade is the UK's biggest and best antiques centre, Hungerford would seem to be a good fit from a marketing point of view, e.g. good promotional opportunities in the arcade. In addition to that connection the play features Hungerford character actor Nicholas Lumley who is also an auctioneer. The play, which includes images of some of Clarice's most iconic work, recently sold out at all 3 of its preview venues (The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre, Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery and The Irving Studio at The Everyman Cheltenham) which is very encouraging in the current tough economic climate. Building on this success I'm planning a small tour in summer 2025 and ideally looking for dates between the end of May and the end of July.

Clarice Cliff was an extraordinary woman who embodied the new modern spirit of the 1930's with her vibrant and joyful designs. Her work is still widely collected today and regularly features on Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Show etc. Born into a poor family in a world where a woman's place was very definitely in the home, her artistic vision, colourful and innovative designs and sheer determination saw her become the first female art director in the potteries.

“I was completely engrossed”, “A fascinating story, wonderfully performed.“

“Totally captivating. . . revealed Clarice the woman as well as Clarice the artist.” (Audience feedback)