King Lear is, typically, a leading actor's date with destiny: one of those titanic roles that they aspire to playing one day – but not too soon. When Derek Jacobi took the part at the Donmar Warehouse three years ago, he told one interviewer: "If you've got ambitions to do the classics, you jump the Hamlet hoop. And then when you're old you do the Lear... Read more
King Lear - National Theatre
Venue:
Olivier Theatre, National
Location:
West End
Categories:
Cast includes: Simon Russell Beale 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.
King Lear - National Theatre CAST AND CREATIVE
By:
William Shakespeare
Director:
Sam Mendes
Address:
South Bank, London, SE1 9PX
Nearest tube:
Waterloo
Seat Plan: