Event Info
National Theatre's King Lear:
"The cast is beyond superlative. A literally awe-inspiring production."
—Time...
7:00pm Doors at: 6:30pm
Event Description
"The cast is beyond superlative. A literally awe-inspiring production."
—Time Out
"Genuinely gripping. Simon Russell Beale movingly captures Lear’s terrified intimations of madness."
—Daily Telegraph
Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) returns to the National Theatre to direct Simon Russell Beale (Timon of Athens, Collaborators) in the title role of Shakespeare’s tragedy.
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. Lear’s world descends into chaos.
Adult $24.50 / Senior $22.25 / Student $17 / 12+Under $16.50 / eyeGO $5
Venue
2687 James Street
Open / Operational
In-Person Event
Thu. May 15th 2014 + Add to Calendar
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
