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12:30 - 13:30
Doors Open 12:00

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King Lear

King Lear

Fri 4 Apr
19:30 - 22:00
Doors open 19:00

Oddbodies' bring their signature visual flair to this funny, heartbreaking and poignant classic tale in this tour-de-force of physical theatre.

Armed with only a drum, a guitar, a knife and a chair, the tragic trajectory of Lear’s demise is presented to you from the point of view of his long suffering and ever-loyal fool.

 

‘This production is about as far away from ‘trad and bad’ as you can get, and it’s brilliant…You do not want to miss’ *****BroadwayBaby

The bastard Edmund, haughty Goneril, poor deluded Gloucester, oily Oswald, sweet Cordelia, mad Tom – all the characters from this sad and sorry tale brought to glorious life before your very eyes.

Blindness, betrayal, delusion, deceit, love, loyalty, lust and greed –it’s all here in this fast paced, funny, poignant and ultimately heartbreaking production.

‘Paul Morel is no question, a fierce talent… . A hilarious and fantastic evening.’ *****BingeFringe

‘It’s hard to think of a more engaging introduction to Shakepeare’s narrative…’ ****FringeGuru

 

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£10.00 / £13.00 / £16.00 /  

 PAUL MOREL

After a foundation in art and design, Paul worked extensively as a musician in the UK and USA before training as an actor. He worked with numerous theatre companies before forming Oddbodies. He has co-devised and performed in all of the Company’s theatre work to date.

Specialising in the Michael Chekhov Technique, Paul has also worked as a regular workshop leader and director for numerous Drama Colleges around the UK.  Productions include  Moliere’s Loves the Best Doctor, Aristophanes’ The Birds, Farquard’s Beaux Strategem and Bukowski’s Scenes From A Buried Life. He has also created a number of devised works, including an adaptation of Lear for the  Auch Contemporary Circus Festival in France and a Tempest for the People’s Company, Theatre Royal, Plymouth.

As an actor, Paul has appeared in numerous independent films that have screened at international film festivals.  For Oddbodies, he wrote and directed the award-winning  Mrs Lustleigh’s Fancies , The Nature of Angrove, and A Penny For Them.

Paul is also the creative force behind  Ma Bain  who is responsible for all the original music for Oddbodies’ film and visual arts projects.

Pay What You Can Ticketing Scale information.

In order to make our events as accessible as possible, you can decide what to pay according to your means

Please pay what you think you can reasonably afford, with reference to our sliding scale guide.

Concessions: feel free to choose one of our lower price brackets (Tier 1 or Tier 2) if any of the following apply to you:
16-25 years old
unemployed or underemployed
single parent
living solely on a state pension

The below guidelines are just for reference; you won’t be asked for any proof

 

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Frequently stress about meeting basic needs and don’t always achieve them

Are not employed or are underemployed

Qualify for government and/or voluntary assistance

Have no or very limited expendable income

 

Tier 2

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May stress about meeting some basic needs but still regularly achieve them

Are employed

Have some expendable income

 

Tier 3

Are comfortably able to meet all basic needs

Have expendable income

 

Tier 4

Are comfortably able to meet all basic needs

Have expendable income and would like to support others in accessing the arts.

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Birnam Arts
Station Road
Birnam Dunkeld
PH8 0DS
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Tel: 01350 727 674

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Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.

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Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!

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Festive Opening Hours  
 
We'll be closed from our Chrismas break from Monday 23rd December and will reopen on Wednesday 8th January
 
We'd like to wish all of our customers all the very best over the Festive Season and we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year