National Theatre Live: King Lear
Drama
An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Simon Russell Beale, whose recent appearances at the National include Timon of Athens and Collaborators, takes the title role in Shakespeare’s tragedy.
Casts
Simon Russell Beale
Kate Fleetwood
Anna Maxwell Martin
Olivia Vinall
Richard Clothier
Michael Nardone