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National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014)

2014-05-01 · 3h 25m · EN
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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.

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Simon Russell BealeSimon Russell BealeLear, King of BritainKate FleetwoodKate FleetwoodGonerilAnna Maxwell MartinAnna Maxwell MartinReganOlivia VinallOlivia VinallCordeliaRichard ClothierRichard ClothierThe Duke of AlbanyMichael NardoneMichael NardoneThe Duke of CornwallStephen BoxerStephen BoxerThe Earl of GloucesterStanley TownsendStanley TownsendThe Earl of KentTom BrookeTom BrookeEdgarSam TroughtonSam TroughtonEdmundSimon ManyondaSimon ManyondaOswaldAdrian ScarboroughAdrian ScarboroughThe Fool

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What is National Theatre Live: King Lear about?

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.

How long is National Theatre Live: King Lear?

National Theatre Live: King Lear has a runtime of 205 minutes.