# Event Details - **Event Name**: Music & Art | Gainsborough and the Theatre: Inspired by the Stage - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Dive into the beauty and bawdiness of the 18th-century theatre, as seen through the eyes of artist Thomas Gainsborough.About this EventIn the 18th century people flocked to the stage to see plays, ballet and opera. But beyond the music there was another world. Theatres were notorious as places of ill-repute, where fights were common and actresses and dancers were commonly believed to be of questionable respectability. Nevertheless, the stage provided inspiration for many artists, none more so than Thomas Gainsborough. In this talk, Dr Matthew Morgan, will look at the entwined histories of Gainsborough's portrait painting and the theatre in the 18th Century.About Dr Matthew MorganDr Matthew Morgan is an independent art historian, writer and museum professional. He has been the Museum Director of Turner’s House, and an Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London. He has worked in the heritage sector for 10 years, including at the Royal Collection, the National Gallery, the Wallace Collection and the V&A. Prior to that he was a Director in Christie’s Valuation Department. He has contributed to TV documentaries, podcasts, radio shows and has lectured widely across the country and internationally.The talk will serve as an introduction to the topic, and no prior knowledge is necessary to join us! Attend live at the Museum or stream online from your sofa. This event is part of the public programming for our exhibition This talk will last an hour. Tickets are available to watch either ONLINE or IN-PERSON at the Foundling Museum; in-person tickets include Museum entry. The online recording will be available to watch for 1 month.Image: Thomas Gainsborough, 'Giovanna Baccelli', c. 1782, Tate Britain. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/music-and-art-|-gainsborough-and-the-theatre-inspired-by-the-stage/100001981854798051 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, exhibitions, fine-arts, literary-art, nonprofit, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.09, max: 19.94, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Foundling Museum - **lat**: 51.52525309999999 - **long**: -0.1216684 - **full address**: Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Music & Art | Gainsborough and the Theatre: Inspired by the Stage - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a07c974098f4aa7c7a614c6fb1fff1d3271549bb361ca9262c295c3be2356fb6-rimg-w1200-h784-dc8f7960-gmir.jpg?v=1769803753 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Music & Art | Gainsborough and the Theatre: Inspired by the Stage being held? - **A:** Music & Art | Gainsborough and the Theatre: Inspired by the Stage takes place on Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Music & Art | Gainsborough and the Theatre: Inspired by the Stage? - **A:** Ticket prices for Music & Art | Gainsborough and the Theatre: Inspired by the Stage range from GBP 7 to GBP 20 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityStandard (includes Museum entry)GBP 20 + GBP 2 feeAvailableFoundling FriendsGBP 7 + GBP 1 feeAvailableGroup rateGBP 14 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Music & Art | Gainsborough and the Theatre: Inspired by the Stage? - **A:** Music & Art | Gainsborough and the Theatre: Inspired by the Stage is organized by The Foundling Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Music & Art | Gainsborough and the Theatre: Inspired by the Stage is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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