King Lear

The 30-Minute Shakespeare

Nick Newlin, William Shakespeare

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Nicolo Whimsey Press
26 October 2010

Theatre: technical & background skills; Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Shakespeare plays; Literary studies: plays & playwrights; Teaching of a specific subject; Educational: Art & design

Age range 12+

King Lear: The 30-Minute Shakespeare renders six powerful scenes from this enduring tragedy. Starting with Lear's banishment of Cordelia, the plot advances irresistibly, featuring scenes of brother Edmund's villainous plotting and the Fool's witty, weighty wordplay.

The action climaxes with the storm on the heath, where Lear and Poor Tom rail in exquisite madness. The abridgement concludes with moving scenes of Cordelia's tender reconciliation with King Lear and their heart-rending demise.

The edition includes helpful advice by Nick Newlin on how to put on a Shakespeare production in a high school class with novice actors, as well as tips for performing the specific play and recommendations for further resources.

By: William Shakespeare
Edited by: Nick Newlin
Imprint: Nicolo Whimsey Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 113g
ISBN: 9781935550099
ISBN 10: 1935550098
Pages: 72
Publication Date: 26 October 2010
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nick Newlin: Nick Newlin has performed a juggling and variety act for international audiences for 23 years. Since 1996, he has conducted an annual Play Directing residency affiliated with the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. Nick has a BA from Harvard University with Honors 1982 and an MA in Theater from The University of Maryland with an emphasis on Play Directing.