The Madness of King Lear

The Madness of King Lear

Powerful, emotive words, astonishing clowning and dance, this show will enthrall audiences from eight to eighty. Performed by Leof Kingsford-Smith (Underbelly, Crownies), and Ira Seidenstein (Cirque du Solieil, Slava’s Snow Show). Spiritual and explosive, this performance will exhilarate you.

This rich and exciting Shakespeare production is an explosive fusion of drama, dance and clowning. As Lear begins to lose his sanity, past and present become entangled and confused. Blindly, he bickers, imitates, mocks and pleads with his daughters, the audience and Fool for understanding and compassion.

'A must-see for all Shakespeare fans' – Rip It Up Publications

'I took my Grandson and he loved it. High praise when you capture an 8yr old with Shakespeare' – Jean Cannon

'The experience is visceral, and deeply moving.' – The Barefoot Review

'I’d like to see more Shakespeare presented in this manner – exhilarating' – Rip It Up Publications.

'Both performers display mastery of their craft.' – The Barefoot Review

'An exciting re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic tale of betrayal and madness.' – The Barefoot Review

KING LEAR PLOT SYNOPSIS

King Lear was old and tired. He was weary of the business of his kingdom, and wished only to end his days quietly near his three daughters. Two of his daughters were married to the Dukes of Albany and Cornwall; and the Duke of Burgundy and the King of France were both suitors for the hand of Cordelia, his youngest daughter.

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