National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014)

Poster for National Theatre Live: King Lear

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. Simon Russell Beale, whose recent appearances at the National include Timon of Athens and Collaborators, takes the title role in Shakespeare’s tragedy.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robin Lough
  • Profile picture of Simon Russell Beale
    Lear, King of Britain Simon Russell Beale
  • Profile picture of Kate Fleetwood
    Goneril Kate Fleetwood
  • Profile picture of Anna Maxwell Martin
    Regan Anna Maxwell Martin
  • Profile picture of Olivia Vinall
    Cordelia Olivia Vinall
  • Profile picture of Richard Clothier
    The Duke of Albany Richard Clothier
  • Profile picture of Michael Nardone
    The Duke of Cornwall Michael Nardone
  • Profile picture of Stephen Boxer
    The Earl of Gloucester Stephen Boxer
  • Profile picture of Stanley Townsend
    The Earl of Kent Stanley Townsend

Recommendations

  • Poster for The Death of Stalin
  • Poster for All About Eve
  • Poster for Captain Phillips
  • Poster for Interstellar
  • Poster for Fight Club
  • Poster for Avengers: Infinity War
  • Poster for Kubo and the Two Strings
  • Poster for Edge of Tomorrow