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.| 23 Oct 02 to 9 Nov 02 | The Young Vic West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 15 Oct 02 to 19 Oct 02 | Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 23 Sep 02 to 12 Oct 02 | Swan Theatre Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
