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 hoop. I've always felt slightly young for it." But at the age of 72, he finally felt ready: "I just feel that I needed to be... Read more
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 Performance Information
King Lear - National Theatre Performance Dates & Times
King Lear - National Theatre Cast and Creative
By:
William Shakespeare
Director:
Sam Mendes
Olivier Theatre, National Venue Information
Address:
Olivier Theatre, National, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX
Nearest tube:
Waterloo
Seating Plan: