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Shakespeare Retold

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Shakespeare’s plays inspire a collection of stories by leading children’s writers.

Ten of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays become the inspiration for a collection of stories by leading children’s writers and read by some famous voices.

Ten of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays become the inspiration for a collection of stories by leading children’s writers and read by some famous voices. Writers include Frank Cottrell Boyce, Pamela Butchart and Jamila Gavin; readers include Simon Callow, Shirley Henderson and Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Shakespeare Retold: King Lear: A Tragedy in 5 Acts

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King Lear: A Tragedy in 5 Acts

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A story inspired by King Lear, written by Andy Stanton and read by Simon Callow

A fun and irreverent retelling of King Lear that centres on Lear and his daughters. Lear ultimately asks whether he can jump ship to another Shakespear play with a happier ending...
Written by Andy Stanton and read by Simon Callow.

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