The Fool is a performance by 2nd year students of the Bachelor of Performance and Theatre and Directed by Tim Maddock.
Written by: William Shakespeare, adapted by Lucy Heffernan
‘Tis the times plague when madmen lead the blind’ - King Lear, Act IV, Scene 1
The original Shakespearean tragedy of King Lear (1606) transcends time and space to politically and socially challenge contemporary audiences in Lucy Heffernan’s adaptation The Fool (2025). As a kingdom is divided pending the death of King Lear, an enthralling battle of greed, lust, corruption, and most importantly power ensues. Adapted to a powerful live rock soundtrack, ‘The Fool’ explores today’s tumultuous political climate in a compelling and unique musical form.
The Fool is a performance by 2nd year students of the Bachelor of Performance and Theatre and Directed by Tim Maddock.
This production includes the use of flashing lights, and amplified sound. The performance contains discussions of violence and death, depictions of murder and attempted suicide. Please see front of house staff for any concerns and more information. Hearing protection is available upon request.
Director: Tim Maddock
Cast: Claudia Badorrek, Sophie Blackburn, Daniel Buys, Caitlin Kubisch, Byron Schipp, Joshua Scott, Raevin Sherwood, Jed Simcoe, Rose Thiele, Will Vogan, Miriam Warda
Band: Mark Theodorakakis, Sharlette Bourke, Byron Schipp, Raevin Sherwood, Sophie Blackburn
Stage Manager: Jenna Wright
Assistant Stage Manager: Anna Martin
Lighting Designer and Operator: Maxine Tucker-Kelman
Set/Costume Designer: Lili Miles and Ace Fraser
Sound Designer: Sharlette Bourke
Ticket prices Full: $25 // Concession: $15 // TAEM students: $10 // Bachelor Performance & Theatre (BPT) students: $5