Paul Gross returns to the Stratford Festival after more than 20 years — this time, as the great King Lear

Q | Jun 9, 2023

After more than 20 years, acclaimed Canadian actor Paul Gross has returned to the Stratford Festival to tackle the iconic role of King Lear. Paul tells Tom about his lifelong love of the Shakespeare tragedy, how he feels about finally inhabiting the role, and what it’s like to step back onto the Stratford stage after his two-decade absence.

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