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They locked him up. Today he must be heard. Step into the asylum room of poet John Clare as he sings for his freedom. This performance is his one chance to prove himself: to hold onto his name, his past and his sanity. But the recital unravels. He's racing to complete his greatest poem. And he needs your help. English folk and electronics collide in a close up experience where the audience becomes part of the story. With Olivier Award winner George Maguire as John Clare. Directed by Guy Retallack (twice OFFIE Award nominee).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. What I Am is by Northern Partners, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Greenside @ George Street, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, EH2 2PQ, 7 August to 15 August.
The show runs 50 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets from £8. Content warnings: Strong language and Audience participation.