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

Timothy West, Stephanie Cole (The Fool), David Hargreaves (Gloucester), Joey Akubeze, Jac Baylis, Daniel Bogod, Tom Byrne, Michelle Fox, Jenny Haynes, George Howard, Will Kelly, Danann McAleer, Brad Morrison, Poppy Pedder, James Sidwell, Maanuv Thiara, Dylan Wood, Alexs York

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Producer: Bristol Old Vic
Director(s): Tom Morris, Jane Gibson (movement director), Chloe Masterton (assistant director), Sarah Bradley (assistant director)
Design: Anna Orton
Costume: Aldo Vazquez Yela
Lighting: Rob Casey
Music: Dave Price
Sound(s): Dave Price, Dave Price (movement director)