Edward Bond's version of Lear's story embraces myth, superstition and reality to reveal the endemic violence of a rancorous society. Set around the symbolic building of a great wall, Lear exposes false morality as the source of the aggressive tension which may ultimately destroy us all.
Cast/Performers
Ian McDiarmid (Lear),
Claudie Blakley (Bodice),
Sharon Small (Fonatelle),
David Cardy (1st Workman / Soldier F / Stranger / Pete / Bishop / Old Prison Orderly),
Tim Chipping (Foreman / Soldier E H and K / Farmer / John),
Bryan Dick (Gravedigger's Boy),
Robert East (Old Counciller / Prisoner 4),
Patrick Godfrey (Warrington / Judge),
Robert Hastie (Ben / Wounded Rebel Soldier / Guard 2nd / Workman / Prisoner 3),
Aaron McCusker (Firing Squad Officer / Carpenter),
Stella Madden (Farmer's Wife / Prisoner 2),
Michael Melia (Engineer / Prison Commandant / Soldier D and I / Officer / Old Sailor),
David Nicolle (Farmer's Son / Lewis / Clerk / 3rd Workman / Bodice's Aide / Soldier B and P),
Georgina Rich (Gravedigger's Boy's Wife),
David Sibley (North / Small Man / Soldier O),
Sam Spruell (Soldier A G J N and R / Sergeant),
Richard Trinder (Cornwall / Thomas / Soldier M),
Kate Webster (Susan / Rebel Soldier)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Edward BondProducer:
Sheffield TheatreDirector(s):
Jonathan Kent,
Dominic Leclerc (assistant),
Sam Chandley (casting)
Design:
Dick BirdLighting:
Tim MitchellSound:
Adam Cork
Edward Bond's version of Lear's story embraces myth, superstition and reality to reveal the endemic violence of a rancorous society. Set around the symbolic building of a great wall, Lear exposes false morality as the source of the aggressive tension which may ultimately destroy us all.
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