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.
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- Released
- Production
- National Theatre
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- filmed theater
- nt live
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Top Cast
Simon Russell Beale as Lear, King of Britain
Kate Fleetwood as Goneril
Anna Maxwell Martin as Regan
Olivia Vinall as Cordelia
Richard Clothier as The Duke of Albany
Michael Nardone as The Duke of Cornwall
Stephen Boxer as The Earl of Gloucester
Stanley Townsend as The Earl of Kent
Top Crew
Robin Lough · Director
Sam Mendes · Director
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