Tour No: 0
Nearly Lear
presented by Susanna Hamnett
What if the great and tragic story of King Lear were to be told by the King's closest companion - his own Fool? This is Nearly Lear. Seen through the eyes of Lear's devoted clown, Norris (who, in good Shakespearean tradition, is actually Noreen disguised as a boy), the story becomes not only poignant and tragic, but also mischievous, tender and achingly funny.
In this Canadian production, Susanna Hamnett provides an emotional rollercoaster ride to entrance both lovers of Shakespeare and newcomers to the Bard, with exuberant storytelling, music and film, as well as Shakespeare's rich poetic text, to take its audience firmly into the heart of this great story.
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Suitable For:
Age 9 +