
Considered by many to be Shakespeare's greatest tragedy, this production explores the story of King Lear, who divides his kingdom among his daughters based on their professed love. His rejection of his loyal daughter Cordelia sets in motion a devastating chain of events, unleashing ambition, betrayal, and a fierce struggle for power that tears apart both family and kingdom, leading to tragic consequences for all involved.
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Ian McKellen
King Lear

John Vernon

Danny Webb
Gloucester

Richard Clews
Gentleman Informer / Old Man

Lloyd Hutchinson
Fool

Anthony Howell
Albany

Sinéad Cusack
Kent

Scott Sparrow
Albany's Man

Kirsty Bushell
Regan

James Corrigan
Edmund

John Hastings
Curan / Doctor

Claire Price
Goneril

Anita-Joy Uwajeh
Cordelia

Michael Matus
Oswald

Jake Mann
Burgundy / Lear's Knight

Caleb Roberts
King of France

Daniel Rabin
Cornwall

Johanne Murdock

James Millard

Jessica Murrain
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