(RSC Live: King Lear)

Content: King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher plays King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

180 minutes

Year:

2016

Directors:

Gregory Doran

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Production companies:

Royal Shakespeare Company,

Picturehouse Entertainment

Actors:

King Lear

Goneril

Regan

Cordelia

Duke of Albany

Crews:

Theatre Play

Director

Production Designer

Lighting Design

Sound Designer