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 the Creative Scotland Open Fund. An Unlimited International Strategic commission made possible thanks to funding from British Council.
The Traverse is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council.

Praise for Ramesh Meyyappan's 'Love Beyond':

★★★★★ 'There are few superlatives that should be left in any dictionary after describing this sublime piece of theatre... a tremendous piece of theatre' - British Theatre Guide

★★★★★ 'Truly exceptional' - Broadway World

★★★★ 'A deftly constructed, deeply touching piece of theatre.' - The Stage

★★★★ 'Combines tremendous depths of emotion with sheer technical brilliance... and a searching and beautiful score by David Paul Jones' - The Scotsman

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