Editing Epsom (section)

==Culture==
[[File:John Constable 002.jpg|thumb|''View at Epsom'' (1809) by John Constable]]

===Literature===
''[[Epsom Wells]]'', a [[restoration comedy]] written by [[Thomas Shadwell]] ({{circa|1642}} – 1692), is one of a series of plays set in English spa towns. It received its first performance in 1673 at the [[Duke's Company|Duke's Theatre]] in London.<ref>{{harvnb|Orr|2020|p=200}}</ref> A revival of the play in the 1690s included new [[incidental music]] by the composer, [[Henry Purcell]].<ref>{{harvnb|Van Lennep|1965|p=201}}</ref>

''[[Epsom Downs (play)|Epsom Downs]]'', a [[city comedy|comic play]] written by [[Howard Brenton]] (born 1942), is set at the 1977 Epsom Derby. It received its first performance in 1977 at [[Roundhouse (venue)|The Roundhouse]] in London.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.litencyc.com/php/sworks.php?rec=true&UID=16703 |title=Epsom Downs |last1=Baker |first1=John |last2=Barfield |first2=Steve |date=3 February 2005 |publisher=The Literary Encyclopedia |access-date=5 August 2021 |archive-date=24 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224235734/https://www.litencyc.com/php/sworks.php?rec=true&UID=16703 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=12 April 2005 |title=MAC Youth Theatre - Epsom Downs |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2005/04/05/mac_youth_theatre_feature.shtml |work=BBC |access-date=5 August 2021 |archive-date=7 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090607062031/http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2005/04/05/mac_youth_theatre_feature.shtml |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Music===
Epsom Choral Society was founded in 1922 by the publisher, [[Humphrey Sumner Milford|Humphrey Milford]]. His son, the composer [[Robin Milford]] was the first [[conducting|conductor]]. The choir has [[commission (art)|commissioned]] works from the British [[composer]]s [[Cecilia McDowall]] and [[Jonathan Willcocks]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epsomchoral.org.uk/history.shtml |title=A history of Epsom Choral Society |author=<!--Not stated--> |year=2020 |publisher=Epsom Choral Society |access-date=9 June 2021 |archive-date=21 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221045806/http://www.epsomchoral.org.uk/history.shtml |url-status=live}}</ref> Epsom Symphony Orchestra for amateur musicians was founded in 1951 and gives four concerts each year at the Epsom Playhouse.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epsomsymphony.co.uk |title=Welcome to Epsom Symphony Orchestra |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=9 September 2017 |publisher=Epsom Symphony Orchestra |access-date=9 June 2021 |archive-date=25 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125231642/http://www.epsomsymphony.co.uk/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epsomsymphony.co.uk/about-us/ |title=About us |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=9 September 2017 |publisher=Epsom Symphony Orchestra |access-date=9 June 2021 |archive-date=11 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911082952/http://www.epsomsymphony.co.uk/about-us/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The Epsom & Ewell Silver Band is based in Epsom. It is a traditional [[British brass band]] and was founded in 1910 as the Banstead Silver Band.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Epsom and Ewell Silver Band |url=https://www.eesb.org.uk/band.php |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=www.eesb.org.uk |language=en}}</ref>

===Paintings===
The landscape painter, [[John Constable]] (1776–1837), visited Epsom regularly between 1806 and 1812. His works include several depictions of the town, including ''View at Epsom'' (1809), held by [[Tate|The Tate]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/constable-view-at-epsom-n01818 |title=John Constable: View at Epsom |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=September 2004 |publisher=The Tate |access-date=23 June 2021 |archive-date=24 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524154754/https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/constable-view-at-epsom-n01818 |url-status=live}}</ref> The gallery also owns paintings of horse racing taking place on the Downs, including works by [[Alfred Munnings]] (1878–1959)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/munnings-epsom-downs-city-and-suburban-day-n03554 |title=Alfred Munnings: Epsom Downs - City and Suburban Day |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=September 2004 |publisher=The Tate |access-date=23 June 2021 |archive-date=24 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524165546/https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/munnings-epsom-downs-city-and-suburban-day-n03554 |url-status=live}}</ref> and [[William Powell Frith]] (1819–1909).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/frith-the-derby-day-n00615 |title=William Powell Frith: Derby Day |last=Fowle |first=Francis |editor-last=Upstone |editor-first=Robert |date=August 2001 |orig-date=November 2000 |publisher=The Tate |access-date=23 June 2021 |archive-date=24 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524224947/https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/frith-the-derby-day-n00615 |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[The 1821 Derby at Epsom]]'' (1821) by [[Théodore Géricault]] (1791–1824) is held by [[Louvre|The Louvre]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cartelfr.louvre.fr/cartelfr/visite?srv=car_not_frame&idNotice=15359 |title=Course de Chevaux, dit traditionnellement Le derby de 1821 à Epsom |year=2015 |publisher=Louvre |language=French |last=Fuzeau |first=Philippe |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225094406/http://cartelfr.louvre.fr/cartelfr/visite?srv=car_not_frame&idNotice=15359 |archive-date=25 February 2012}}</ref> Paintings of [[Nonsuch Palace]], attributed to [[Hendrick Danckerts]] ({{circa|1625}}–1680),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/nonsuch-palace-from-the-north-east-13665 |title=Nonsuch Palace from the North East |author=<!--Not stated--> |publisher=Art UK |access-date=23 June 2021 |archive-date=23 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623213849/https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/nonsuch-palace-from-the-north-east-13665 |url-status=live}}</ref> and of the view from Epsom Downs, by William Henry David Birch (1895–1968), are held by [[Epsom Town Hall]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/epsom-and-ewell-from-the-grandstand-13666 |title=Epsom and Ewell from the Grandstand |author=<!--Not stated--> |publisher=Art UK |access-date=23 June 2021 |archive-date=23 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623213924/https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/epsom-and-ewell-from-the-grandstand-13666 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Public art===
[[File:John Gilpin as Spectre de la Rose.jpg|thumb|right|upright|''Spectre de la Rose'' by Tom Merrifield<ref name=EEHE_Gilpin>{{cite web |url=https://eehe.org.uk/?p=71224 |title=Epsom Playhouse & its sculpture, ''Le Spectre de la Rose'' |last=Morgan |first=Roger |year=2021 |publisher=Epsom & Ewell History Explorer |access-date=6 October 2021}}</ref>]]
A [[figurine|statuette]] by the [[Australia]]n [[sculptor]] Tom Merrifield was erected outside the Playhouse in 1999. It depicts the [[ballet dancer|dancer]], [[John Gilpin (dancer)|John Gilpin]], performing the [[title character|title role]] of [[Le Spectre de la rose]] from the [[ballet]] by [[Jean-Louis Vaudoyer]].<ref name=EEHE_Gilpin/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/0FB2E9EC-A004-42DD-8BF5-3946B19937A0/0/InsightWinter09finall_r.pdf |year=2009 |work=Borough Insight |issue=41 |page=5 |publisher=Epsom and Ewell Borough Council |title=Happy Birthday Epsom Playhouse |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924001548/http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/0FB2E9EC-A004-42DD-8BF5-3946B19937A0/0/InsightWinter09finall_r.pdf |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

''Evocation of Speed'', a bronze sculpture by [[Judy Boyt]], was installed at Epsom Square in 2002. It depicts two horses - [[Diomed]], the winner of the first Derby in 1780 and [[Galileo (horse)|Galileo]], the winner of the 2001 race. The depictions of the two riders show how the clothing worn by [[jockey]]s has changed over time.<ref>{{cite news |last=Philips |first=Carol |date=13 June 2001 |title=Epsom pays tribute to racing |url=https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/racing/epsom-pays-tribute-to-racing-36189 |work=Horse and Hound |access-date=9 June 2021 |archive-date=25 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925044038/https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/racing/epsom-pays-tribute-to-racing-36189 |url-status=live}}</ref>

A statue of Emily Davison by the artist [[Christine Charlesworth]], was installed in the marketplace in 2021, following a campaign by volunteers from the Emily Davison Memorial Project.<ref name=Orlando_2021/>

===Theatre===
[[Epsom Playhouse]] opened in 1984 as part of [[The Ashley Centre]] development. It has two performance spaces:<ref name= Williamson_1983>{{cite news |last=Williamson |first=Elizabeth |date=15 November 1983 |title=Scheming to keep the High Street's old charm |work=The Daily Telegraph |page=15 |issue=39941 |location=London}}</ref> The main auditorium seats a maximum of 450.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk/venue-hire/technical-information/information-main-auditorium |title=Information for the Main Auditorium |author=<!--Not stated--> |year=2016 |publisher=Epsom Playhouse |access-date=23 June 2021 |archive-date=2 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702023927/http://www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk/venue-hire/technical-information/information-main-auditorium |url-status=live}}</ref> The Myers Studio, which has an [[octagon]]al floor plan, seats 80 and is suited to smaller-scale drama, comedy and jazz performances.<ref name= Williamson_1983/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk/venue-hire/technical-information/information-myers-studio |title=Information for the Myers Studio |author=<!--Not stated--> |year=2016 |publisher=Epsom Playhouse |access-date=23 June 2021 |archive-date=23 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623213925/https://www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk/venue-hire/technical-information/information-myers-studio |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Podcasts===
British comedy podcast ''[[My Dad Wrote a Porno]]'' sets the second episode of its third season, ''Epsom Hall'', in the eponymous building.<ref>{{cite web |title=S3E2 Epsom Hall |url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Rtsb6xHut5mr5tTGmeHLk |website=Spotify |access-date=8 April 2022}}</ref>