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The Art of Entertainment - Dr Jason Price talks about Therese Lessore

May 15, 2026 • Blue Fire Theatre Company • Season 5 • Episode 48

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Therese Lessore (1884-1945) was an artist and founder member of the London Group. She was also the third wife of Walter Sickert.

In this episode Dr Jason Price talks about Lessore's life and work and we discover just what a trail blazer she was.

Jason's book

The Art of Entertainment

Popular Performance in Modern British Art, 1880 to 1940

is an excellent read and is available from your local independent bookshop.

About Jason: https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p252698-jason-price

Guest: Dr Jason Price

Host: Lottie Walker

Editing & Production: Gordon Vowles

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