Presents
William Shakespeare's
KING LEAR
Directed by Brant Eustice
Season: 16 - 25 August 2024
Reimagined in a post-apocalyptic setting, King Lear unfolds amidst the madness of a world in ruins.
As Lear descends into insanity and his daughters' ambitions spiral out of control, visual echoes of a lost world are supported by themes of power, betrayal and excessive pride with an abdication of responsibility.
Adelaide’s finest talent brings honest emotion to the portrayal of Lear, his daughters, and their partners, capturing the desperation and instability of characters grappling with the collapse of civilization.
Director Brant Eustice says, “There is an enormous joy to be found in Shakespeare’s universal themes and a brilliance in his writing which not only allows, but also encourages theatregoers to continue exploring the depth, complexity and beauty of his stories in new and original styles. Due to a global calamity, civilisation as we currently view it has collapsed and has returned to the ways of a distant past. We find ourselves in a world which is slowly trying to rebuild itself.”
Featuring Michael Eustice as Lear, with Robert Baulderstone, Imogen Deller-Evans, Sean Flierl, Rebecca Kemp, Mike Leach, Sharon Malujlo, Harry Passehl, Geoff Revell, Tony Sampson, Georgia Stockham, Rhoda Sylvester, Tom Tassone, Tracey Walker, Mick Young and Lizzie Zeuner.
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$25 Full Price
$20 Concession
Please make sure dates are correctly booked as there are no refunds or exchanges.
Tickets available at the door subject to availability.
Friday 16 August at 7:30pm
Saturday 17 August at 7:30pm
Sunday 18 August at 4pm
Wednesday 21 August at 7:30pm
Thursday 22 August at 7:30pm
Friday 23 August at 7:30pm
Saturday 24 August at 7:30pm
Sunday 25 August at 4pm
VENUE
Little Theatre (University of Adelaide)
The Cloisters, Victoria Drive
Approximately 3 hours
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2024 Membership is available: trybooking.com/CHVWL
Location
Little Theatre
The Cloisters, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005
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