Raw Material in association with National Theatre of ScotlanD

LEAR 

By Ramesh Meyyappan

Directed by Orla O’Loughlin

A Singapore International Festival of Arts commission

Man. Father. Fool.

In this dark and claustrophobic world, Lear is the all-powerful patriarch, but he is also his own fool. Being a fool is one thing. Having power and being a fool is quite another. What happens when the power we hold is taken away?

“Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks!  Rage, blow!

This contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s King Lear will bring together Ramesh Meyyappan’s fearless, visual storytelling with director Orla O’Loughlin and a cast of four. The work will touch on the universal themes of escalating madness, loss of power, betrayal and trust - explored with empathy and a deep understanding of the human condition.

“In its relocation of Shakespeare’s famous protagonist to an appalling, modern conflict, LEAR renders the man both more human and more frightening. Once again – as both writer and performer – Meyyappan succeeds in captivating our minds and our senses.”

— The National