National Theatre Live: King Lear
Seen it?2014 | 205 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 3 hr 25 min.
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.
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
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- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robin Lough, Sam Mendes
- Simon Russell BealeLear, King of Britain
- Kate FleetwoodGoneril
- Anna Maxwell MartinRegan
- Olivia VinallCordelia
- Richard ClothierThe Duke of Albany
- Michael NardoneThe Duke of Cornwall
- Stephen BoxerThe Earl of Gloucester
- Stanley TownsendThe Earl of Kent
- Tom BrookeEdgar
- Sam TroughtonEdmund