LEAR

Man. Father. Fool.  

In this dark and claustrophobic world, Lear is the all-powerful patriarch, but he is also his own fool. Being a fool is one thing. Having power and being a fool is quite another. What happens when the power we hold is taken away?  

“Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks!  Rage, blow!  

This contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s King Lear will bring together Ramesh Meyyappan’s fearless, visual storytelling with director Orla O’Loughlin and a cast of four. The work will touch on the universal themes of escalating madness, loss of power, betrayal and trust - explored with empathy and a deep understanding of the human condition.

LEAR is part of the Traverse's £1 Tickets Project.

Image: Niall Walker

Supported by Creative Scotland.
The Traverse is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council.

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