
RSC Live: King Lear
Drama
Overview
King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher plays King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays.
Top Cast


Antony Sher
Antony Sher
King Lear
Antony Sher
King Lear


Nia Gwynne
Nia Gwynne
Goneril
Nia Gwynne
Goneril
Kelly Williams
Kelly Williams
Regan
Kelly Williams
Regan


Natalie Simpson
Natalie Simpson
Cordelia
Natalie Simpson
Cordelia


Clarence Smith
Clarence Smith
Duke of Albany
Clarence Smith
Duke of Albany


James Clyde
James Clyde
Duke of Cornwall
James Clyde
Duke of Cornwall


Marcus Griffiths
Marcus Griffiths
King of France / Captain
Marcus Griffiths
King of France / Captain


Theo Ogundipe
Theo Ogundipe
Duke of Burgundy / Herald
Theo Ogundipe
Duke of Burgundy / Herald


Antony Byrne
Antony Byrne
Earl of Kent
Antony Byrne
Earl of Kent


David Troughton
David Troughton
Earl of Gloucester
David Troughton
Earl of Gloucester
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