Solomon

Solomon tells the story of Simeon Solomon, a Queer
Jewish Pre-Raphaelite painter. Set in Victorian England, the
play charts his artistic rise and sudden fall following a
public scandal that derailed his career. Through
encounters with figures like Henry Holiday, Edward Burne-
Jones and Algernon Charles Swinburne, Solomon reflects
on love, faith, and identity in a world that refuses to accept
him. A solo performance exploring creativity, shame, and
the cost of being true to yourself.
Solomon is the debut play of Stuart Eggleton and made its
premiere at Camden Peoples Theatre as part of the Tsitsit
Jewish Fringe Festival in 2023. It has since received further
development in partnership with The Royal Academy of Art
and has toured to venues including JW3, Stanley Arts,
Cambridge University and Seven Arts Leeds.