I think we were honoured here in Adelaide to have this world premiere, which is now going around the world including Edinburgh. Paul Shearman expects to be back with it next year and his reputation will then precede him. If you are the least inclined to see an intelligent show which puts King Lear in the context of an aging actor's fight to stay with the plot, this is the show for you.

Totally engrossing, stand out performance, hidden gem - don’t miss it!

Needs a bit of editing for pace. Too slow in parts. Great performance.

A sensitive and moving portrayal of a once powerful actor that interweaves the beauty of Shakespeare's verse with the sad realities of memory loss and aging.

Beautifully performed

Beautifully written and performed! Highly recommended

A beautifully written and acted piece. Honest, moving, poignant, and relatable. Not drawn out or overdone. Just simple theatre at its best. Do go & see it 🫠

My pick of the Fringe. Emotional, tender, heartrending, sublime. Paul Shearman reaches out and you can see the moment between memory and loss in the quiet glimmer of his eye.

Compelling exploration of the tragic circumstances of dementia with dramatic reference to King Lear (among others)

Beautifully written, poignant, funny and heartbreaking. Sympathetically honours one actor's journey through their "last audition". Was completely engaged with this sensitively delivered authentic performance. A must see world premier here in Adelaide Fringe 2026.

Thoughtful one man show on the beginnings of dementia.

This is a beautiful performance that could easily be a huge festival show. Acted gloriously and movingly