Details

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.

Cast/Performers

Tim Piggott-Smith (King Lear), Bernard Lloyd (Duke of Gloucester), Olivia Morgan (Cordelia), Neve McIntosh, Hedydd Dylan, Ian Batchelor, Peter Cadden, Sam Crane, Lloyd Everitt, Joe Forte, Tim Frances, Chris Garner, James Garnon, Graham Turner

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Producer: West Yorkshire Playhouse
Director(s): Ian Brown, Joyce Henderson (movement), Kate Waters (fight)
Design: Ruari Murchison
Lighting: Chris Davey
Sound: Mic Pool
Music: Richard Taylor