Driven by love, jealousy and betrayal, Lear is forced into a savage world of chaos and ruin by the very people closest to the Monarchs' heart - her Daughters. In a world turned upside down Lear is thrust into isolation and must fight to cling on to her own identity, throne and kingdom.T0955133284Phil Willmott's vibrant new production of Shakespeare's masterpiece, KING LEAR, puts a mother at the heart of the action supposing that it is a queen who, weary of public office, divides the kingdom amongst her daughters. But the old woman finds it impossible to retire gracefully and as her mental faculties begin to fail she's cast out by her eldest children, as their sister prepares to lead a French invasion in retaliation. Meanwhile the Duke of Gloucester's equally ruthless son plots to steal his brothers inheritance and the younger generations align in a savage plot to mercilessly destroy their parents. But will they succeed? An epic double family drama about mothers and daughters, fathers and sons.Presented bysasha Regan (for the Union Theatre). Company The Steam Industry. Director Phil Willmott. Performer Ursula Mohan (Queen). Performer Richard Derrington. Performer Felicity Duncan. Performer Stephen Harakis. Performer Claire Jeater. Performer Rikki Lawton. Performer Riley Madincea. Performer Tom Mccarron. Performer Ursula Mohan. Performer Alexander Morelli. Performer Simon Purse. Performer John Rayment. Performer Joseph Taylor. Performer Daisy Ward.. | |
| 4 Jun 14 to 28 Jun 14 | Union Theatre, Inner London :: V1167 listing details L01140940569 |
T1378617321Lazarus returns to the greatest of the Shakespearian tragedies in this re-staged female led production that was first produced in 2012 at The Space. Infusing the text with movement and music, a large ensemble present Lear in repertory alongside Marlowe's Dido Queen of Carthage, marking Lazarus' debut at Greenwich Theatre.Company Lazarus Theatre Company. Director Ricky Dukes. Design Ricky Dukes. Lighting Alex Musgrave. Lighting Rachel Smith. Sound Nick Kent. Costume Rachel Dingle. Costume Alice Pocock. Music James Fogarty. Music Nick Hill. Performer Jennifer Shakesby (Lear). | |
| 16 May 13 to 1 Jun 13 | Greenwich Theatre, Outer London :: V308 listing details L01653799421 |
