National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014)


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3h 25min | May 1, 2014 | Released

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.

Director: Sam Mendes

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Stanley Townsend

The Earl of Kent

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Colin Haigh

Old Man

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Stephen Boxer

The Earl of Gloucester

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Simon Russell Beale

Lear, King of Britain

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Michael Nardone

The Duke of Cornwall

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Richard Clothier

The Duke of Albany

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Olivia Vinall

Cordelia

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Paapa Essiedu

The Duke of Burgundy

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