National Theatre Live: King Lear
First aired on May 1, 2014
Runtime: 205 mins
70%
Genres: Drama
An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Simon Russell Beale, whose recent appearances at the National include Timon of Athens and Collaborators, takes the title role in Shakespeare’s tragedy.
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Simon Russell Beale | Lear, King of Britain
Kate Fleetwood | Goneril
Anna Maxwell Martin | Regan
Olivia Vinall | Cordelia
Richard Clothier | The Duke of Albany
Michael Nardone | The Duke of Cornwall
Featured Crew
William Shakespeare | Theatre Play
Paddy Cunneen | Music
Sam Mendes | Stage Director
Robin Lough | Director
Sam Mendes | Director
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