T0955133284Phil Willmott's vibrant new production of Shakespeare's masterpiece, KING LEAR, puts a mother at the heart of the action supposing that it is a queen who, weary of public office, divides the kingdom amongst her daughters. But the old woman finds it impossible to retire gracefully and as her mental faculties begin to fail she's cast out by her eldest children, as their sister prepares to lead a French invasion in retaliation. Meanwhile the Duke of Gloucester's equally ruthless son plots to steal his brothers inheritance and the younger generations align in a savage plot to mercilessly destroy their parents. But will they succeed? An epic double family drama about mothers and daughters, fathers and sons.Presented bysasha Regan (for the Union Theatre). Company The Steam Industry. Director Phil Willmott. Performer Ursula Mohan (Queen). Performer Richard Derrington. Performer Felicity Duncan. Performer Stephen Harakis. Performer Claire Jeater. Performer Rikki Lawton. Performer Riley Madincea. Performer Tom Mccarron. Performer Ursula Mohan. Performer Alexander Morelli. Performer Simon Purse. Performer John Rayment. Performer Joseph Taylor. Performer Daisy Ward.. | |
4 Jun 14 to 28 Jun 14 | Union Theatre, Inner London :: V1167 listing details L01140940569 |