Overview

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.

Cast

Derek Jacobi, Michael Hadley, Paul Jesson, Alec Newman, Gina McKee, Justine Mitchell, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Tom Beard

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Frequently asked

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.

When was "National Theatre Live: King Lear" released?

National Theatre Live: King Lear was released in 2011.

Who stars in "National Theatre Live: King Lear"?

The cast includes Derek Jacobi, Michael Hadley, Paul Jesson, Alec Newman.