National Theatre Live: King Lear
National Theatre Live: King Lear

National Theatre Live: King Lear

7.1

3 hr 25 min

2014-05-01

8

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.

Drama

Trailers

Characters

Simon Russell Beale

Simon Russell Beale

Lear, King of Britain

Kate Fleetwood

Kate Fleetwood

Goneril

Anna Maxwell Martin

Anna Maxwell Martin

Regan

Olivia Vinall

Olivia Vinall

Cordelia

Richard Clothier

Richard Clothier

The Duke of Albany

Michael Nardone

Michael Nardone

The Duke of Cornwall

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