King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe

King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe

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

As Lear

Saskia Reeves

As Kent

Anjana Vasan

As Cordelia

Joshua James

As Edgar

Emily Bruni

As Goneril