Peter Bradshaw, chief film critic of The Guardian since 1999, is deconstructing the mysterious appeal, look and sound of Audrey Hepburn as part of a programme of events surrounding the National Portrait Gallery’s latest exhibition: Audrey Hepburn: Portraits of an Icon.
Leading with a quote from Audrey Hepburn's most famous film, Breakfast at Tiffany's “How Do I Look?” (“very good”, came the limp reply from Audrey’s romantic interest), Bradshaw will be examining her best on-screen moments and drawing out those tantalising filmic qualities that made Hepburn an international icon - powerful enough to tempt the National Portrait Gallery into hosting an exhibition dedicated to photographs of her image 22 years following her death.
As well his career as Guardian film critic, Peter Bradshaw reviews and broadcasts on Radio 3 and Radio 4 and writes for the London Review of Books and the Times Literary Supplement and the Evening Standard. He is also the author of three novels, Lucky Baby Jesus, Dr Sweet And His Daughter and Night Of Triumph and known for his biting wit.
Leading with a quote from Audrey Hepburn's most famous film, Breakfast at Tiffany's “How Do I Look?” (“very good”, came the limp reply from Audrey’s romantic interest), Bradshaw will be examining her best on-screen moments and drawing out those tantalising filmic qualities that made Hepburn an international icon - powerful enough to tempt the National Portrait Gallery into hosting an exhibition dedicated to photographs of her image 22 years following her death.
As well his career as Guardian film critic, Peter Bradshaw reviews and broadcasts on Radio 3 and Radio 4 and writes for the London Review of Books and the Times Literary Supplement and the Evening Standard. He is also the author of three novels, Lucky Baby Jesus, Dr Sweet And His Daughter and Night Of Triumph and known for his biting wit.
| What | Peter Bradshaw: The Mystery of Audrey Hepburn, National Portrait Gallery |
| Where | National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London, WC2H 0HE | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Acton Town (underground) |
| When |
On 30 Jul 15, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Price | £7 |
| Website | Click here for more information and to book |
