Trump Lear

“Strange, amusing blend of shakespeare and donald trump”

ReviewsAug 14, 201800:00 by Nicole SerratorePleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

Trump Lear at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

Trump Lear at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

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Nicole Serratore

Nicole Serratore is a freelance journalist, theatre critic, and attorney from New York City. She has written for the New York Times, Variety, the Village Voice, American Theatre magazine, TDF Stages, Flavorpill, and The Craptacular. She is Managing Editor of Exeunt NYC

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