Playwright, Actor and Painter Kara Wilson has written and performed five acclaimed plays about artists which have toured galleries, auction houses and theatres in Scotland, England, Poland, and New York City. Her stage roles include Monica in Present Laughter, Beth in Otherwise Engaged, Jenny in Chapter Two at the Theatre Royal Windsor and Elaine in The Last of the Red Hot Lovers on national tour. She has made innumerable television appearances include classic serials such as Children of The New Forest and Dombey and Son; single plays including Once In Every Lifetime in which she starred opposite her husband Tom Conti; and many series including 39 episodes of Adam Smith. She also appeared in a major documentary on Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Channel Four. Feature films include Jane Eyre starring George C. Scott, Reuben, Reuben and Heavenly Pursuits. www.karawilson.co.uk

‘A must for any Cook fans and those who wish to spend an entertaining, informative hour…A well-acted and produced, intriguing play.’ ★★★★★ British Theatre Guide

‘A wise and witty journey…Kara Wilson paints a gentle, charismatic portrait of the artist with delightful honesty, quiet emotion and satirical wit.’ ★★★★ Edinburgh Guide

‘Paints a glorious portrait of a treasured artist…Both Wilson’s script and portrayal of Cook are exceptional…The warmth and pace of her delivery, and her skill at storytelling, are highly engaging. By itself, Wilson’s performance would be top notch, but she delivers this whilst simultaneously completing a highly accurate copy of a Cook artwork in oils, applying the final brushstroke just as the last line is uttered. Quite the masterpiece!’ ★★★★ The Recs