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King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2017)

Directed by Nancy Meckler

Overview

King Lear has three daughters, but no sons. Boldly he makes a decision to divide his kingdom among his children, but fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions. His generosity is cruelly repaid and Lear finds himself adrift, wandering homeless and destitute. As he comes to realize the false values by which he has lived, he finally encounters his own humanity.

Length 174 minutes

Actors

Kevin McNally | Saskia Reeves | Anjana Vasan | Joshua James | Emily Bruni