My Perfect Mind

created by Told By An Idiot
written by Kathryn Hunter, Paul Hunter and Edward Petherbridge

A Told by an Idiot, Young Vic and Drum Theatre Plymouth co-production

3 April - 4 May 2013

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★ ★ ★ ★
"Like watching a masterclass on King Lear under the influence of LSD"
Daily Telegraph

★ ★ ★ ★
"Bonkers, borderline offensive... highly amusing"
Time Out

★ ★ ★ ★
"Hilarious, haunting, superbly directed by Kathryn Hunter"
The Independent

★ ★ ★ ★
"Beguiling"
The Times

★ ★ ★ ★
"Infected by gleeful madness"
The Guardian

★ ★ ★ ★
"Charming, very funny and occasionally bizarre"
Evening Standard

Acclaimed classical actor Edward Petherbridge rehearsed the role of King Lear – then a major stroke left him barely able to move. As he struggled to recover, he made a discovery: the entire role of Lear still existed word for word in his mind.

Directed by Kathryn Hunter and performed by Edward Petherbridge and Paul Hunter, this is a moving and comic exploration of the resilience of the human spirit.

Performances

7:45pm
Wednesday & Saturday matinees (except 3 Apr): 2:45pm

Running time: 90 minutes without an interval

Tickets

Tickets: £10, £19.50

A limited number of discounts are available for each performance. Early booking is advised.

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Food & drink

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