First look at Glenda Jackson, Celia Imrie and Jane Horrocks in rehearsal for King Lear

Dom O'Hanlon
Dom O'Hanlon

Rehearsal images have been released for the Old Vic Theatre's production of King Lear which is currently in previews ahead of an official opening on 4 November 2016.

Directed by Deborah Warner the cast includes double Academy Award-winning actress Glenda Jackson in the title role of King Lear, alongside Jane Horrocks (Regan), Rhys Ifans (Fool), Simon Manyonda (Edmond), Harry Melling (Edgar), Celia Imrie (Goneril), Morfydd Clark (Cordelia) and William Chubb (Albany). 

One of Shakespeare's most loved plays, King Lear is one of the most famous tragedies in the English language.

King Lear runs at the Olf Vic Theatre to 3 December 2016.

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