Upcoming Productions

The Thalian Theatre Group Presents:
Edward Bond's

Edward Bond's version of "LEAR" is brutal, chilling and darkly humorous. It is a parallel of Shakespeare's play, rather than an adaptation and is set in a feudal world where rifles and electric lights co exist with medieval earthworks and warring Dukedoms.

Bond's "LEAR", like Shakespeare's, loses his kingdom and his reason before gaining true insight. However, Bond's "LEAR" is not a tragedy. Lear's journey may be splattered with scenes of graphic violence and torture, but the play's message is ultimately a hopeful one. Bond's "LEAR" finally achieves contact with reality and reason and as Bond says, "at death he begins to make a new life".

This epic and adventurous production has over 70 speaking parts designed to be played by just 21 actors for whom auditions will be held in August.
We would be delighted to hear from any new members
who may be interested in becoming involved.
For more detailed information, please contact:
Ian on 01268 542689.

WED 28th Nov - SAT 1 Dec 2001.
AT THE TOWNGATE THEATRE BASILDON.
All enquires E-mail
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