National Theatre Live: King Lear

"An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected."

An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected. As Lear’s world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question. One of the greatest works in Western literature, King Lear explores the very nature of human existence: love and duty, power and loss, good and evil.

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Release Date

February 3, 2011

Status

Released

Original Title

National Theatre Live: King Lear

Runtime

2h 36min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

National Theatre