Lavenham Literary Festival - Janet Suzman

Dame Janet Suzman discusses Shakespeare's Cleopatra in an hour-long talk at The Little Hall as part of the Lavenham Literary Festival.

Dame Janet Suzman, acclaimed for her Shakespearean roles including Cleopatra in Anthony and Cleopatra, leads an hour-long discussion on whether the role could have been played by a boy actor. She guides the audience through the original text, drawing on her experience as an actor and director, including opening South Africa's Market Theatre. Attendees are welcome to bring their own copy of the play.