At Eternity’s Gate 🌻🌾
July, 1890
Theo van Gogh grapples with grief, guilt, and the unbearable loss of his brother, Vincent van Gogh
Up Front and Old Fruit Jar Productions are proud to present At Eternity’s Gate in association with @hopestreettheatre
Written & Performed by Joseph Winder
Directed by Alex King
10th - 13th June 2026
Tickets on sale now
📣 Meet the Team! 📣
It’s high time we introduced you to all the wonderful minds that keep Up Front NW ticking 🫶
We are a team of artists and friends from all disciplines and all walks of life, and we came together with one goal in mind: to make performance opportunities and art in the north-west region more accessible for everyone. It’s a cause close to our hearts, and we can’t wait to keep working towards that goal ❤️
We’re a friendly bunch so if you see us at any of our events, feel free to pop over for a chat or shoot us a message or an email! We love talking about what we can do to put your art out there in the world 📣❤️
Here’s just a taste of what some people are saying about At Eternity’s Gate 🌾
At Eternity’s Gate is a solo show that explores mental health, grief, familial love, and the sacrifices one must make for the betterment of others.
Written & Performed by Joseph Winder
Directed by @thatdirectoralexking
Produced by @upfrontnw & @oldfruitjarproductions
In association with @hopestreettheatre
10th-13th June
Tickets available online or via the link in our bio
At Eternity’s Gate FAQ’s!
We are ramping up for our run next month @hopestreettheatre so we thought we’d share some more information about the show! As always, do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. We look forward to having you at the show!
At Eternity’s Gate
Created by @joseph.winder.theatre
Directed by @thatdirectoralexking
Produced by Up Front North West & @oldfruitjarproductions
In association with Hope Street Theatre
Tickets available via the link in our bio
🌾At Eternity’s Gate🌾
July 1890. Vincent Van Gogh, a troubled but brilliant artist, passes away with his brother at his bedside. In the day that follows, Theo Van Gogh grapples with grief, guilt, and the unbearable loss of his brother and dearest friend. Through Theo’s perspective, we discover the man behind the paintings, and the people who helped him become one of the world’s most beloved artists.
“Full of beautiful language and relational truths, Winder’s solo show is truly worth a watch... ****” - Everything Theatre
10th-13th June 2026
@hopestreettheatre
Book your tickets online or via the link in our bio
Created by @joseph.winder.theatre
Directed by @thatdirectoralexking
A co-production between @upfrontnw & @oldfruitjarproductions
In association with @hopestreettheatre
“You once wrote, ‘Do go on doing a lot of walking and keep up your love of nature, for that is the right way to understand art better and better. Painters understand nature and love her and teach us to see.’”
Vincent and Theo loved to go on walks. They loved nature and all the inspiration that it could provide. What began as a childhood pastime grew into a life-long pursuit of personal growth for both men.
Set in July 1890, At Eternity’s Gate is a play about grief, walks, and letters.
At Eternity’s Gate
10th-13th June
Written & Performed by Joseph Winder
Directed by Alex King
Produced by Up Front North West & Old Fruit Jar Productions
In association with Hope St. Theatre
Tickets available online, through the QR code, or via link in bio
“Colours… so many colours in one little plant!”
Vincent van Gogh used to paint plants and flowers not just for his love of nature, but because they were cheaper than paying for models to sit for portraits.
Do you know what else is cheaper than paying for models? A ticket to At Eternity’s Gate. So let’s put that payday check to good use as we head into the long weekend! Tickets can be found at hopestreettheatre.com or via the link in our bio
At Eternity’s Gate
10th-13th June 2026
Written & Performed by @joseph.winder.theatre
Directed by @thatdirectoralexking
Co-Produced by @upfrontnw & @oldfruitjarproductions
In association with @hopestreettheatre
📸: @myosotisfilmphotography
At Eternity’s Gate coming to @hopestreettheatre 10th-13th June 2026 will now include multiple post-show events!
Join us for a post-show Q&A with the creative team @joseph.winder.theatre & @thatdirectoralexking on the 10th and 11th, or come to our matinee on Saturday 13th @ 2:30PM for our family friendly show that includes a touch tour of the set for those with additional needs! All of these events are included in the ticket price.
Tickets now available via the link in our bio or at hopestreettheatre.com
At Eternity’s Gate
10th-13th June
A co-production with @upfrontnw & @oldfruitjarproductions
In association with @hopestreettheatre
Vincent van Gogh is believed to have painted 50 different versions of wheat fields. The rural landscape of France inspired a great deal of his work.
Standing alone in one of these wheat fields is Theo, Vincent’s younger brother and biggest supporter. Lost and confused by the shock of his brother’s sudden death, Theo must come to grips with the unimaginable.
Dubbed as “Full of beautiful language and relational truths,” by Everything Theatre, At Eternity’s Gate is a play about grief, family, and sacrifice.
🎭 At Eternity’s Gate
🗓️ 10th-13th June
📍 @hopestreettheatre
Written and Performed by Joseph Winder
Directed by @thatdirectoralexking
Co-produced by @upfrontnw & @oldfruitjarproductions
Tickets for sale via link in bio
📸: @brianrobertsimages
Our next Writing & Accountability group is on the 21st March! ✍️❤️
We’ll be in @liveveryplay ’s Writer’s Room from 11:00am - 2:00pm to offer a space for all writers to come and share their craft 📣
All of our Writing & Accountability sessions are completely free and you’re welcome to drop in for as long or as short as you like - we’d love to have you! ❤️ Feel free to come along and chat about your writing, or just plonk yourself down to get some writing done amongst your fellow creatives!
If you’re interested, shoot us an email or DM! Or just come along on the day to get a feel for what it’s all about. We can’t wait to see you there! 📣❤️
📣 WE HAVE A WINNER! 📣
Huge congratulations to @auburnrosiebelle for winning the giveaway hosted by us and our friends @springpicnicpictures ! 🥳🎉👏
Thank you to everyone who entered our giveaway, we love being able to offer these opportunities for grassroots artists ❤️ keep your eye on our feed for potential giveaways in the future! 📣❤️
Our first Graft of 2026 will be taking place on Monday 16th February! 🎭
This month we are again joined by writer, director, & filmmaker Alex King (@thatdirectoralexking ) Alex is the founder and Artistic Director of Old Fruit Jar Productions (@oldfruitjarproductions ) a Liverpool-based theatre company focused on telling stories and showcasing local talent. Old Fruit Jar has produced multiple, critically-acclaimed productions over the past couple of years including The Incident Room, Woyzeck, and Twelfth Night. They have performed in venues all over Liverpool including Hope St. Theatre, The Royal Court, and St. George’s Hall.
During this Graft session, Alex will provide one-to-one coaching on any monologue of your choice. We encourage participants to come with a memorized audition piece or favourite soliloquy to receive critical feedback! 📝
Any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! If you need help selecting an audition piece, we are happy to provide some options for you to choose from! ❤️
Sign up via the link in our bio, but be quick as spaces are limited! ⏱️ We’ll see you in Studio 4 on the 16th February! ❤️📣
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