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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. The first time Peter Hall has directed Lear and the first time Alan Howard has played him.

Cast/Performers

Alan Howard, Victoria Hamilton, Greg Hicks

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Peter Hall Company
Director: Peter Hall

King Lear

King Lear (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01701604649. Details of all King Lear archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0555289637

Archive Listings

25 Aug 97
to
6 Dec 97

Old Vic Theatre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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