Win a signed copy of Year of the Mad King
'Wonderfully written and keenly observed'
James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare and
1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear
Published on 15 March, Year of the Mad King: The Lear Diaries is leading actor Antony Sher's account of researching, rehearsing and performing arguably Shakespeare's most challenging role, in an acclaimed RSC production.
His strikingly honest, illuminating and witty commentary provides an intimate, first-hand look at the development of his Lear and of the production as a whole. Also included is a selection of Sher's paintings and sketches, many reproduced in full colour. All in all, it offers a fascinating perspective on the process of one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of his generation.
We've teamed up with our friends at Theatreboard to offer one lucky winner a signed copy of Antony Sher's new book. To enter our exciting competition, all you have to do is answer the following question:
Antony Sher's new account of King Lear is his third Year of... theatre journal, but which of the following ISN'T a real title of one of his books?
a) Year of the King
b) Year of the Murderous Thane: The Macbeth Diaries
c) Year of the Fat Knight: The Falstaff Diaries
Email the correct answer and your postal address to win@nickhernbooks.co.uk by 12pm on Monday 19 March. A winner will be drawn at random from the correct entrants.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- the competition closes at 12pm on Monday 19 March. Entries received after the closing date will not be accepted. The winner will be drawn at random from correct entries.
- only correct answers to the above question sent to win@nickhernbooks.co.uk will count as valid entries. Entries via post/telephone/social media will not be accepted.
- one winner will receive one signed copy of Year of the Mad King: The Lear Diaries by Antony Sher. The prize is non-transferable and non-refundable and no cash alternative will be offered.
- it is the entrant's responsibility to ensure that the postal address they provide is correct.