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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. This fresh and fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare's text - pared down to its bare essentials - tells a shocking, yet tender, story of ageing and madness, fuelled by ambition and fired by betrayal. Outdoor performances.

Cast/Performers

Rosie Hughes, Charlotte Merriam, Steve Jacobs, Catherine Lake, Ian Harris

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Miracle Theatre

King Lear

King Lear (Play) production archive for QTIX code T02095493214. Details of all King Lear archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0555289637

Archive Listings

6 Aug 22 to 7 Aug 22	Sterts Arts Centre Liskeard, Cornwall Performance Details => Venue archive
15 Jul 22	Penlee Park Open Air Theatre Penzance, Cornwall Performance Details => Venue archive
13 Jul 22 to 27 Aug 22	General General, Cornwall Performance Details => Venue archive

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