National Theatre Live: King Lear

Synopsis

An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Simon Russell Beale, whose recent appearances at the National include Timon of Athens and Collaborators, takes the title role in Shakespeare’s tragedy.

Main Cast

Simon Russell Beale

Lear, King of Britain

Age : 63 | Popularity : 8%

Kate Fleetwood

Goneril

Age : 51 | Popularity : 11%

Anna Maxwell Martin

Regan

Age : 46 | Popularity : 8%

Olivia Vinall

Cordelia

Age : N/A | Popularity : 11%

Richard Clothier

The Duke of Albany

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Michael Nardone

The Duke of Cornwall

Age : 57 | Popularity : 10%

Stephen Boxer

The Earl of Gloucester

Age : 73 | Popularity : 5%

Stanley Townsend

The Earl of Kent

Age : 63 | Popularity : 4%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Theatre Play	William Shakespeare
Sound	Music	Paddy Cunneen
Directing	Stage Director	Sam Mendes
	Director	Robin Lough
Department	Role	Name

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