Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s reimagining of Lear, directed by Finn Den Hertog and featuring Maureen Beattie, offers a bold exploration of power and familial disintegration. The production captivates with its emotional depth, striking design, and strong performances, portraying a profound tragedy that resonates both politically and personally. A significant triumph for the theatre.
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Lear’s Fool – Bard in the Botanics
Written by David Henry Wilson Directed by Jennifer Dick ★★★★ The unknown fate of characters has plagued and enriched the texts of countless authors and storytellers for centuries. The immense power in the unexplored catapults sometimes small, seemingly inconsequential players into a new world ripe for the picking: where does Long John Silver wash ashore? … Continue reading Lear’s Fool – Bard in the Botanics
