Untitled Genius/Monster Project
Conceived and Directed by John Kurzynowski
Created and Produced by Not Quite Theatre co.
In development.
Is there such a thing as an artistic genius? Or is genius merely a myth that perpetuates privilege and enables monstrous acts to occur? How does an artist’s biography shape that myth? And what does that biography do to the work once it’s been revealed?
Over the course of the next year, Not Quite Theatre co. will be posing these questions as we begin to develop a new piece of experimental theatre that takes aim at the oft debated concept of the artistic genius. We will also explore the relationship between the genius and the monster; how the horrific acts of an artistic genius have been culturally justified or excused throughout history. And how the biography of an artist shapes our understanding of their work.
Untitled Genius/Monster Project has received a R&D workshop in November 2025 with the following creative team:
Performers: Alex Ansdell, Valentin Burwell, Lauren Lucy Cook, Dean Elliott, Emily Foxton, Jack Gogarty, Harrison Hartley, Libby Symons, Kim Whatmore
Designers: Alex Ansdell, Valentin Burwell, John Kurzynowski
Photos: Emily Foxton
Over the course of the next year, Not Quite Theatre co. will be posing these questions as we begin to develop a new piece of experimental theatre that takes aim at the oft debated concept of the artistic genius. We will also explore the relationship between the genius and the monster; how the horrific acts of an artistic genius have been culturally justified or excused throughout history. And how the biography of an artist shapes our understanding of their work.
Untitled Genius/Monster Project has received a R&D workshop in November 2025 with the following creative team:
Performers: Alex Ansdell, Valentin Burwell, Lauren Lucy Cook, Dean Elliott, Emily Foxton, Jack Gogarty, Harrison Hartley, Libby Symons, Kim Whatmore
Designers: Alex Ansdell, Valentin Burwell, John Kurzynowski
Photos: Emily Foxton