Rocking 'King Lear' to draw young audience in Iran


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An Iranian actress performs on stage in Shakespeare’s 'King Lear' at Tehran's Shahr Theatre. Photo: AFP

An Iranian director is breathing new life into William Shakespeare's King Lear with a bold staging in Tehran infused with rock music and a dazzling light show to attract younger audiences.

In Iran, artists, writers, filmmakers, musicians and playwrights must walk a tightrope to avoid censorship of content the authorities deem inappropriate.

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