It's 1942, and Sir is taking Shakespeare to the provinces in The Dresser. A Great Actor - a colossus of the stage; a star - but is all that only what he used to be? Tonight it's Lear - or is it Othello? Or is he getting too old and forgetful for any of it? Only faithful, insignificant Norman seems to be able to hold him together at all these days. And at what cost to himself?

The Dresser is a funny, beautifully observed portrait of a shabby backstage ego at odds with the glamour and greatness of his presence on stage; and the man who sacrifices his own life to keep him going.

Titchfield Festival Theatre bring it to the stage from Wednesday to January 23.

Call 01329 556156.