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King Lear archiveKing 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. From Minsk, Belarus. One of the world s bravest ensembles, Belarus Free Theatre was established in 2005 by Nikolai Khalezin and Natalia Kaliada. The group has no official premises, nor any other facilities. Their performances in Belarus are held secretly, in small private apartments, the location of which, due to the risk of persecution, must constantly be changed. In their work, they demonstrate a spiritual resilience and an irreverent humour in the face of their own dilemma. Despite suffering every form of intimidation and harassment, BFT continue to produce great theatre that is recognised internationally. Performed in Belarusian. Contains nudity.

Cast/Performers

Aleh Sidorchyk (King Lear), Yana Rusakevich (Goneril), Maryna Yurevich (Regan), Viktoriyia Biran (Cordelia), Kiryl Kanstantsinau (Duke of Albany), Andrei Urazau (Duke of Cornwall), Dzianis Tarasenka (Earl of Kent), Pavel Radak-Haradnitski (Earl of Gloucester), Siarhei Kvachonak (Edgar / Poor Tom / Duke of Burgundy), Yuriy Dalivelya (Edmund / King of France)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Belarus Free Theatre

King Lear

King Lear (Play) production archive for QTIX code T518193059. Details of all King Lear archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0555289637

Archive Listings

23 Sep 13
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28 Sep 13
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive
17 May 12
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18 May 12
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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