The Last Audition
THEATREDrama,Solo show

The Last Audition

Presented by Paul Shearman · UNITED STATES

theSpace on the Mile · Space 3
7 - 29 Aug
55 min · Age EIGHT
100% available

22 performances tracked

About the show

The Last Audition. A once-celebrated Shakespearean actor returns to an empty stage to rehearse King Lear and prove he can still live independently. As memory falters, voices from his past intrude, turning rehearsal into reckoning. Darkly funny and deeply moving, this intimate solo play explores ageing, caregiving, legacy and the courage to keep stepping into the light. European Premiere. Written and performed by international actor Paul Shearman, it blends Shakespeare with contemporary storytelling and emotional truth, resonating with audiences across generations. Perfect for Fringe-goers seeking powerful, human theatre.

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