King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe

Plot Summary

King Lear has three daughters, but no sons. Boldly he makes a decision to divide his kingdom among his children, but fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions. His generosity is cruelly repaid and Lear finds himself adrift, wandering homeless and destitute. As he comes to realize the false values by which he has lived, he finally encounters his own humanity.

Top Cast

Kevin McNally Lear

Saskia Reeves Kent

Anjana Vasan Cordelia

Joshua James Edgar

Emily Bruni Goneril