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King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe

King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe

2017-09-21 174 Min 0

Synopsis

King Lear has three daughters, but no sons. Boldly he makes a decision to divide his kingdom among his children, but fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions. His generosity is cruelly repaid and Lear finds himself adrift, wandering homeless and destitute. As he comes to realize the false values by which he has lived, he finally encounters his own humanity.

Original Title

King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe

Director

Nancy Meckler
Kevin McNally
Kevin McNally
Lear
Saskia Reeves
Saskia Reeves
Kent
Anjana Vasan
Anjana Vasan
Cordelia
Joshua James
Joshua James
Edgar
Emily Bruni
Emily Bruni
Goneril