National Theatre Live: King Lear
Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.
Cast: Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack, Danny Webb
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National Theatre Live: King Lear
Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Jonathan Munby, Ross MacGibbon
- Studio
- National Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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