Details

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 Bond
Producer: Sheffield Theatre
Director(s): Jonathan Kent, Dominic Leclerc (assistant), Sam Chandley (casting)
Design: Dick Bird
Lighting: Tim Mitchell
Sound: Adam Cork