National Theatre Live: King Lear
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National Theatre Live: King Lear

7.9 / 10 | 3h 30m | United Kingdom
2014 | Drama | History
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.

Cast List (23)

Sam Mendes
Sam Mendes
Director
Robin Lough
Robin Lough
Director
Saif Al-Warith
Saif Al-Warith
Soldier
Waj Ali
Waj Ali
Soldier
Nathan Ampofo
Nathan Ampofo
Soldier
James Barnes
James Barnes
French Soldier
Simon Russell Beale
Simon Russell Beale
Lear
Stephen Boxer
Stephen Boxer
The Earl of Gloucester
Cassie Bradley
Cassie Bradley
Nurse
Tom Brooke
Tom Brooke
Edgar
Richard Clothier
Richard Clothier
The Duke of Albany
Amit Dhut
Amit Dhut
Soldier
Paapa Essiedu
Paapa Essiedu
The Duke of Burgundy
Kate Fleetwood
Kate Fleetwood
Goneril
Colin Haigh
Colin Haigh
Old Man
James Inkson
James Inkson
Knight
Paul Anthoney
Paul Anthoney
Soldier
Jonathan Blakeley
Jonathan Blakeley
Lear Knight
Jonathan Blakeley
Jonathan Blakeley
Gloucester Servant
Matthew Darcy
Matthew Darcy
Soldier
John Hastings
John Hastings
Lear Knight
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
Writer
Geoffrey of Monmouth
Geoffrey of Monmouth
Writer

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