The Rape of Lucrece

RSC actor Gerard Logan presents his tour-de-force solo performance of Shakespeare's great narrative poem

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Showing on Friday 2 Apr 2010

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Directed by Gareth Armstrong

Following a 5-star winning run at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe, Olivier Award Nominee and RSC actor Gerard Logan now presents his tour-de-force solo performance of Shakespeare's great narrative poem, bringing emotional intensity to this account of the terrible crime of rape and its dreadful consequences.

Theatre at its purist: a single actor, an empty stage - and the torment of rapist and victim spring brilliantly to life.

Gerard Logan has played leading roles with the National Theatre, and the Director Gareth Armstrong has created many successful solo shows including his own award-winning "Shylock".

"...If you love poetry, Shakespeare, or just a good story brilliantly told don't miss this show. You will rarely have the chance to experience great poetry brought to life this well. Faultlessly performed by Gerard Logan, in the pure spirit-filled voice of a master, this performance is one the Royal Shakespeare Company could be proud of having produced..."

Fringe Review (Edinburgh 2008)

Running time 1 hour (no interval)