Queen Lear

There’s a storm coming. Shakespeare’s Lear told in a new light.

Shakespeare’s epic Lear, pared back and told in a new light.  The story of Queen Lear and her three sons is a matriarchal drama and political thriller that explores the treacheries within a family dynasty, the fears around aging and how blind we all can be to the reality we live in. Queen Lear explores Shakespeare’s classic story and its characters in the modern day and with a switching of all characters’ genders.

Queen Lear’s a modern, dark and accessible adaptation of Shakespeare’s Lear that’s been built by passionate actors and theatre-makers exploring characters archetypally played in alternate genders. Creating an exciting, emotionally charged observation of the tragedy of Lear that allows for original casting whilst championing strong women and vulnerable men.

SUNDAY shows: will be on sale until 11am. After this time, remaining tickets can be purchased on the door prior to the shows.