National Theatre Live: King Lear
12A2014
3.6
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.
Not available to watch online
12A2014
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
- cast
- Simon Russell Beale, Kate Fleetwood, Anna Maxwell Martin, Olivia Vinall
- genres
- runtime
- 3 hr 25 mins
Not available to watch online
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