I Will Be Cleopatra

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The story follows Zoe Caldwell, a modest yet determined woman from Australia who rose to prominence as a classical and Broadway actor. Overcoming dyslexia, she found her voice on stage, debuting at nine in Peter Pan. By fourteen, she was a professional performer on radio, eventually studying under the esteemed Elsie Beyer. Caldwell's remarkable journey led her to Stratford-on-Avon, where she established a celebrated Shakespearean career, highlighted by her iconic portrayal of Cleopatra, showcasing her talent alongside legends like Paul Robeson and Laurence Olivier.