King Lear

T01538664556
King Lear divides his Kingdom between his daughters according to a declaration of their love for him. His eldest Goneril and Regan exaggerate their affection and inherit. His youngest daughter Cordelia speaks only the truth and is banished. So begins the tragedy of King Lear, whose dignity, sanity and finally life are torn from him by a self-seeking younger generation, ambitious for his power. What is love, what is madness, what is truth - Shakespeare explores these questions together with many others in King Lear, widely considered to be his greatest tragedy.

Author

Shakespeare

Archive :: production:T01538664556, play:S0555289637, venue:V702

Production details

In English and Mandarin with English surtitles. Using video, music and aerial circus techniques, this new version of King Lear addresses Lear's search for Taoist enlightenment.

Performance

Venue	Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
	Other spaces: Mill Studio
Town	Guildford
County	Surrey
From	23rd November 2006
To	25th November 2006
When	Thu 19:45. Fri, Sat 20:00. Sat Mat 14:30
Prices	From £13.50. To £18.50.
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Reviews

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Company

Company	Yellow Earth Theatre
Adapted by	David Tse Ka-Shing
Director	David Tse Ka-Shing
Performer	Zhou Ye Mang (Lear)
Performer	David Yip

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