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Cast & Crew

Sam Mendes
Director
Robin Lough
Director
Stanley Townsend
As The Earl of Kent
Adrian Scarborough
As The Fool
Simon Russell Beale
As Lear, King of Britain
Stephen Boxer
As The Earl of Gloucester
Michael Nardone
As The Duke of Cornwall

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In this powerful Shakespearean tragedy, a aging king sets out to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, but a series of tragic events unfold as his favorite daughter, Cordelia, remains silent. With a talented cast, led by Simon Russell Beale in the title role, this production brings to life the devastating consequences of blind ambition, family betrayal, and the destructive nature of unchecked power. National Theatre Live's "King Lear" is a gripping and thought-provoking drama that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

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