Hexham's Queen's Hall is set to host the hit Edinburgh Fringe show, Shakespeare’s Fool.
Harking back to the Elizabethan era, this critically acclaimed play charts the rise and fall of Will Kemp - the neglected superstar who was instrumental in Shakespeare's early successes.
Coined as the celebrity of his time, Kemp was the main draw of any show he featured in, and was an original shareholder of the infamous Globe Theatre.
His influence even extended to the creation of some of literature's most enduring characters, like Bottom and Falstaff.
However, Kemp's life took a tragic turn post fallout with Shakespeare, leading to his sadly impoverished death.
BIFA-nominated actor and stunt-clown, Robin Leetham, brings Kemp to life in his final performance, a bittersweet tale which explores Kemp's tumultuous relationship with Shakespeare.
The show initially premiered at the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe and has since toured across the UK and at two international Shakespeare Festivals, including the National Theatre of Romania.
Set to perform on September 19 and 20, Hexham's Queen's Hall invites audiences to delve into this enchanting yet tragic tale of a forgotten hero.
You can secure your ticket by visiting www.queenshall.co.uk or dialling 01434 652477.
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