Repertoire 25–26 · Solo adaptation
Lear: A Solo Adaptation
One actor, one tattered cloak, the whole world of the tragedy.
| Cast | 1 performer |
|---|---|
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Staging | Minimal |
| Genre | Solo adaptation |
| Rights | Upstage Left Press |
1 performer
Synopsis
In the final moments of Lear’s life, memory, delusion, fury, and grief collapse into one another as he relives the choices that destroyed his family and kingdom.
Published in When Churchyards Yawn and Other Plays — Second Edition, Upstage Left Press, 2026
Staging & Technical
One actor, one tattered cloak, and a spare performance space. There are no conventional scene or costume changes.
Licensing & Formats
| Full production licence | Universities · community theatres · independent producers | Request |
| Staged reading / festivalPopular | Festivals · workshops · development series | Request |
| Classroom & excerpt use | Scene packets · monologues · study guides | Educators |
| Perusal / review copy | Directors and literary managers | Request |
Characters
The company behind Lear: A Solo Adaptation
LearAn old king in the final flickering moments of life, moving through memory, hallucination, rage, regret, and grief.