May 13- Jun 10
Tell me, my daughters –Which of you shall we say doth love us most?
Roll up, roll up! Lear’s Circus is in town, where it’s out with the old and in with the new…
Two families caught in a storm of words, divided by misjudged loyalties and sibling rivalries.
Warring brothers, wicked sisters and powerless fathers discover too late that love can’t be measured.
Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy abridged for a younger audience.
Fusing circus skills and physical theatre, combined with Shakespeare’s words spoken with clarity, this exciting version of the play is suitable for children aged 7+ and includes interactive elements for the audience.
The production, along with an accompanying in-school workshop, will play to nearly 4000 Primary School children throughout the summer term.
- For more information and to book tickets, visit www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk