RSC Live: King Lear

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Antony Sher King Lear

Nia Gwynne Goneril

Kelly Williams Regan

Natalie Simpson Cordelia

Clarence Smith Duke of Albany