Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear (2016)
King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher plays King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays.
Released: Oct 12, 2016
Runtime: 180 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Antony Sher, Nia Gwynne, Kelly Williams, Natalie Simpson, Clarence Smith, James Clyde
Crew: Gregory Doran (Director), Niki Turner (Production Designer), Tim Mitchell (Lighting Design), Jonathan Ruddick (Sound Designer), Bret Yount (Fight Choreographer), Anna Girvan (Assistant Director)