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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
Don Warrington (King Lear),
Fraser Ayres,
Rakie Ayola,
Rhys Bevan,
Norman Bowman,
Thomas Coombes,
Sam Glen,
Wil Johnson,
Debbie Korley,
Pepter Lunkuse,
Miles Mitchell,
Mark Springer,
Sarah QuistCreatives/Company
Author:
ShakespeareProducer(s):
Royal Exchange Theatre,
Talawa Theatre Company (in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre)
Director:
Michael BuffongDesign:
Signe Beckmann