King Lear
T803753965
King Lear divides his Kingdom between his daughters according to a declaration of their love for him. His eldest Goneril and Regan exaggerate their affection and inherit. His youngest daughter Cordelia speaks only the truth and is banished. So begins the tragedy of King Lear, whose dignity, sanity and finally life are torn from him by a self-seeking younger generation, ambitious for his power. What is love, what is madness, what is truth - Shakespeare explores these questions together with many others in King Lear, widely considered to be his greatest tragedy.
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Production details
McClellan is thought to be one of the oldest actors (78) to undertake this role on the professional stage. This is a revival of the Dermot O'Brien 1992 production which includes scenes not seen on the London stage for over 300 years.
