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King Lear – William Shakespeare | Sam Mendes and Simon Russell Beale

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Date(s) - 06/13/2014 - 07/02/2014
7:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Location
National Theatre, London

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“Never ceases to astonish.” — Evening Standard

“Sam Mendes and Simon Russell Beale’s production is worth the wait.” — Independent

Approximate running time: 3hrs 25mins including interval

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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