Poet Rupert Brooke is known for the patriotic poetry he wrote as World War One got under way, but most know little about the trail of broken hearts he left through Edwardian counter-culture beforehand. A new play Verge of Strife by Nick Baldock aims to change all that by bringing Brooke’s life and work back into prominence. Star Jonny Labey (EastEnders) and director Quentin Beroud (Richard II, House of Parliament) join Features Editor James T Harding to talk about getting into Brooke’s usually cruel character, his bisexuality, and the way he has and hasn’t been remembered.
Verge of Strife plays at Assembly George Square Studios throughout this Fringe. Full Edinburgh listing: http://www.broadwaybaby.com/shows/verge-of-strife/714947 Follow Johnny @jonnylabey and Quentin @QBeroud.