Interview with Darren Coffield about Hen, Mistress of Mayhem: A Portrait of Henrietta Moraes

In this episode, Martin Nathan and Tabitha Potts speak to Darren Coffield, artist, author and host at the Colony Room Green, about his book Hen, Mistress of Mayhem: A Portrait of Henrietta Moraes. We learn about Moraes' appalling childhood, her work as a writer, her life in Bohemian Soho, her friends, lovers and husbands and what it was like to be a muse and model for Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and Maggi Hambling.This episode was produced by Martin Nathan.Martin Nathan has worked as a labourer, showman, pancake chef, fire technician, and a railway engineer. His short fiction has been published by Tangent Press, HCE and Grist and his poetry has appeared in Finished Creatures, Erbacce and Aesthetica. His novel – A Place of Safety is published by Salt Publishing.DonateWe are a volunteer-led organisation and appreciate any donations towards our running costs.Buy us a coffeeBecome a patreonContact usVisit our our website Storyradio.orgStory Radio CIC is supported by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Allia Impact.