RSC Live: King Lear
Synopsis
King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher plays King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays.
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Cinema Trailer | King Lear | Royal Shakespeare Company
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-05
Top Cast
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Antony Sher
King Lear
Nia Gwynne
Goneril
Kelly Williams
Regan
Natalie Simpson
Cordelia
Clarence Smith
Duke of Albany
James Clyde
Duke of Cornwall
Marcus Griffiths
King of France / Captain
Theo Ogundipe
Duke of Burgundy / Herald
Antony Byrne
Earl of Kent
David Troughton
Earl of Gloucester
Oliver Johnstone
Edgar
Paapa Essiedu
Edmund
Graham Turner
Fool
Byron Mondahl
Oswald
Kevin Golding
Curan / Doctor
Eke Chukwu
Lear's Gentleman
Ewart James Walters
Old Man
Romayne Andrews
Servant / Messenger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Doran
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- RSC Live: King Lear
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Royal Shakespeare Company, Picturehouse Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Doran
William Shakespeare
Zoe Donegan, John Wyver
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Doran
Director
Zoe Donegan
Producer
John Wyver
Producer
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What is RSC Live: King Lear about?
King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher plays King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays.
Who directed RSC Live: King Lear?
RSC Live: King Lear was directed by Gregory Doran.
Who stars in RSC Live: King Lear?
The principal cast of RSC Live: King Lear includes Antony Sher, Nia Gwynne, Kelly Williams, Natalie Simpson, Clarence Smith.
When was RSC Live: King Lear released and how long is it?
RSC Live: King Lear was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.