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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. Running time: 3hrs. Suitable for ages 11+
Cast/Performers
David Ryall (Lear),
Dominic Kelly (Edgar),
Michael Luke Walsh (Edmund),
Wendy Morgan (Goneril),
Nikki Leigh Scott (Regan),
Charlie Ryall (Cordelia),
Dan MacLane (Kent),
Stephen Christos (Gloucester),
Ryan Wichert (Fool),
Adam Drew,
Ian Hallard,
Anna Hawkes,
Sanee Patell,
Imogen Ryall,
Alex Vendittelli,
Karl WilliamsCreatives/Company
Author:
ShakespeareCompany:
Darker Purpose TheatreDirector(s):
Lewis Reynolds,
Guido Martin Brandis (assistant)
Design:
Alexander McPhersonLighting:
Davy CunninghamSound(s):
John Leonard,
Philip Matejtschuk