The Writer’s Mark Welcome
The Writer’s Mark is a surrealist company, based in Brighton (United Kingdom) that focuses on celebrating/exploring the ‘worlds’ of surreal writers and visionaries from our past; through the mediums of art and theatre.
To this day, the company has created three projects – each centred around a surreal writer from the elusive tapestry of contemporary literature and art – with their most ambitious project to date being the Leonora Carrington Series – involving eighteen artists.
This event was a real triumph , and was described as work worthy of support –
“It is work deserved of support with scope for national collaboration with galleries and presenters.“
– Lisa Wolfe
Our Founder and Artistic Director Natasha Higdon began The Writer’s Mark in November 2023 and relies solely on the support of donations and contributions from artists, actors and researchers. The Writer’s Mark is currently self-funded by Natasha Higdon. She is always seeking to develop sponsorships and connections with local and international individuals/companies who believe in this work and will support the ongoing research and development of each project for each series.
“Our mission is always to honour each writer and to raise awareness of their legacy through innovative projects.“
Please get in touch if you would like to know more or to become a Writer’s Mark Sponsor. More information is available in our ‘Support Us’ page.
Performance Image – ‘The House of Fear’ by Leonora Carrington – from the Leonora Carrington Series June 2025
Performance Image – ‘Fille De Mon Coeur’ from the Antonin Artaud Series August 2024
Our Company delves into the psychology and visceral imprint of each writer – their legacy, what they leave behind and how this can be interpretated through physical theatre, art, mime, text and ensemble. Research and a ‘need’ to explore the human condition, processes and the livelihood of each writer is an essential part of the process. Some well-known writers/artists from the Surrealist Movement (1920s-1950s) yes, and perhaps also those who were never considered part of the surrealist movement or valued within this pathway of free thinking – or indeed being a writer or artist within their own right.
The Company launched with the Franz Kafka Series in February 2024 at Fabrica Arts Centre, continuing with the Antonin Artaud Series in May-August 2024 (Proposition Studios London, Camden) and most recently – The Leonora Carrington Series in June 2025 (The Regency Town House).
Keeper of the Egg – The Banquet Exhibition 2025 – By Jo Gabriele Sheppard
