‘the magic of words in motion’ Lear, Hope Mill, Manchester Posted by Cathy Crabb | Jun 12, 2023 | Arts, Theatre Here’s the thing. King Lear (Christine Mackie) is old and intends to retire, splitting his... Read More
An all-you-can-eat buffet of a character: Christine Mackie on playing Lear Posted by Cathy Crabb | Jun 7, 2023 | Arts, Theatre I cannot wait to watch Christine Mackie play Lear at Manchester’s Hope Mill. It’s a demanding and complex role – fiery, domineering, fearful and, at its core, vulnerable. Basically, Lear is an all-you-can-eat... Read More