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Paul Gross on a King Lear for our times

Paul Gross on a King Lear for our times

Update: 2023-10-04
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The part of King Lear has a storied history, with classic performances by actors like William Hutt, Brian Cox and James Earl Jones. At 64, Paul Gross has taken on the role at Stratford, and he thinks the whole mythology around it is “just bullshit.” He reflects on the weight of the role, making Lear his own, and why Shakespeare still feels relevant. 

In the episode, we mention Paul Gross's age as 62, but he is 64. We regret the error.

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Paul Gross on a King Lear for our times

Paul Gross on a King Lear for our times