The Fool walks out of King Lear before the killing starts… and takes you on a journey like no other.
Tim Crouch’s solo show mixes scathing stand-up, bold storytelling, and virtual reality to explore a divided world and the screens we live behind. It’s funny, shocking, and impossible to ignore.
After winning a Fringe First at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this acclaimed production has wowed audiences at Soho Playhouse NYC, the Avignon Festival, and the Venice Biennale.
King Lear meets stand-up meets the metaverse. Dare to follow the Fool?
This production by Tim Crouch, “one of the most important writers and theatre makers in the UK” (The Stage), opened at the Lyceum Theatre Studio, Edinburgh, during Fringe 2022.
★★★★★
“Crouch is a master storyteller for our time”
The Scotsman
★★★★
“It is as if we ourselves are at the turbulent centre of King Lear”
The Guardian
Important information
Running time:
70 minutes (no interval)
Age guideline:
14+
Post show talk Fri 14 Nov
Sensory notice & content warnings
Content information will become available for this production soon.
Please note – most of our productions feature flashing lights and loud sounds.
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Concession Information
Member Concession
Members (non-priority period)
5% off Price Band A on all performances
Members (priority period)
10% off Price Band A on all performances
Corporate Members
£4.00 off Price Band A on all performances
Groups & Schools Concession
Groups Concession (10-19)
£4.00 off Price Band A on all performances, +1 complimentary ticket for groups bookings of 20 or more. For 20+ tickets please email your requests to group.sales@theatreroyal.com
Schools Concession (10+)
£10.00 tickets on Price Band A–B on all performances, +1 complimentary teacher ticket for 10 pupils booked.
Multibuy Concession
Multibuy Members
3+ productions 15% off Price Band A on all performances.
5+ productions 25% off Price Band A on all performances.
Standard Multibuy (Non Members)
3+ productions 10% off Price Band A on all performances.
5+ productions 20% off Price Band A on all performances.
