The Many Sides of Marilyn Monroe
8 July 2026 at 13:30:00
The Village Hall, Mayfield Village Watford
Booking closes:
1 July 2026
Marilyn Monroe as Rose Loomis in the film Niagara, 1953
BOOKING FOR THIS EVENT WILL OPEN IN APRIL 2026
2026 is the centenary of the birth of Marilyn Monroe – or Norma Jeane Mortenson, to use her birth name.
She was arguably the most exciting and powerful woman of the 20th Century, a screen goddess and cultural icon who is the symbol of our secret desires even today.
Marilyn Monroe still fascinates us. But did you know she was a civil rights activist, feminist crusader and sexual revolutionist? In this special Afternoon Lecture our Speaker, John Francis, will uncover for us the rich and revealing story of this complex global persona.
We are delighted to present this Afternoon Lecture at Mayfield Village, Watford.
The lecture will be followed by (optional) Afternoon Tea.
John Francis
John Francis is an inspirational speaker, University Lecturer, consultant, researcher and visual artist. He grew up on Merseyside and was educated in Fine Arts and pedagogy in the UK and New York.
An Arts Society Accredited Lecturer since 2019, he has delivered lectures and workshops around the world - on land and on cruise ships.
Initially trained as a painter and later as a filmmaker, John was awarded the Max Beckmann Memorial Scholarship in painting in Brooklyn, New York and went on to be artist in residence for the State of Texas.
Later in his career John produced and directed several short films and animations. He has taught film, art and pedagogy at the University of Exeter, Arts University Bournemouth, University Sains Malaysia, Southwestern College California, Brunel University, and Kingston University London.