Richard's credits as
WRITER & DIRECTOR include:
The Lady of Burma
Written and directed by Richard Shannon
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SYNOPSIS
The inspirational true story of Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi is told
in this compelling solo performance about the life of the only Nobel Peace
Prize winner who is also a political prisoner. Despite being the democratically
elected leader of the country, Burma's military junta have kept Suu Kyi
under house arrest for over a decade.
This powerful performance has already been made sell-out appearances at
the Edinburgh festival and the Old Vic in London. Regardless of what you
know or think about Burmese politics, this show is an unmissable hymn
to the power of the human spirit in the quest for freedom.
More
details available on the show website
REVIEWS
Rarely is a show so powerful
The Independent Nov 06
Massive credit has to go to Liana Mau Tan Gould's towering, very human
performance.
Scottish Metro Aug 07
Triumph for Suu Kyi...we never stop listening, as Gould and Shannon,
who also directs, are impressively aware of a monologue's need for shifts
of tone.
Evening Standard Nov 07
Freedom fighter's strength captured in an intense incendiary performance.
The Times 3 stars - Nov 07