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.
