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National Theatre Live: King Lear (2011)

2011-02-03 · 2h 36m · EN
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An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected.

An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected. As Lear’s world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question. One of the greatest works in Western literature, King Lear explores the very nature of human existence: love and duty, power and loss, good and evil.

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Derek JacobiDerek JacobiKing LearMichael HadleyMichael HadleyEarl of KentPaul JessonPaul JessonEarl of GloucesterAlec NewmanAlec NewmanEdmundGina McKeeGina McKeeGonerilJustine MitchellJustine MitchellReganPippa Bennett-WarnerPippa Bennett-WarnerCordeliaTom BeardTom BeardDuke of AlbanyGideon TurnerGideon TurnerDuke of CornwallStefano BraschiStefano BraschiDuke of BurgundyAshley ZhangazhaAshley ZhangazhaKing of FranceGwilym LeeGwilym LeeEdgar

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Frequently asked questions about National Theatre Live: King Lear

What is National Theatre Live: King Lear about?

An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected. As Lear’s world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question. One of the greatest works in Western literature, King Lear explores the very nature of human existence: love and duty, power and loss, good and evil.

How long is National Theatre Live: King Lear?

National Theatre Live: King Lear has a runtime of 156 minutes.