New Writing, Musical theatre

What I Am

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. Memories and demons swirl around. 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. A story about identity, the creative spirit and the fight for a voice.

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    • Theatre
    • £8.00 - £16.00
    • 7-15 August 2026
    • 50 minutes
    • Greenside @ George Street
    • subvenue Jade Studio
    • Age 12+ (Guideline)
    • warning
      Audience participation, Strong language/swearing
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    Greenside @ George Street

    Royal Society of Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ

    EH2 2PQ

    Jade Studio

    (Venue No. 236) Royal Society of Edinburgh 22-26 George St, EH2 2PQ

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