WIlliam Shakespeare
Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes directs Simon Russell Beale as King Lear in this highly anticipated production of Shakespeare’s tragedy.
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International encores from 15 Nov, 2016
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‘Never ceases to astonish. Simon Russell Beale is at his best.’
‘Sam Mendes and Simon Russell Beale deliver an unforgettable collaboration; prepare to have your heart broken.’
We're delighted that Olivia Vinall (Cordelia in #KingLear will answer your Qs live on Twitter at 1pm (BST) on Friday 2 May. Use #AskAnActor
2 years ago
'Riveting. Simon Russell Beale is extraordinary.'
'I get upset when I don't hear people gasping during the killings': King Lear's stellar cast gets ready to face the biggest audience of their careers
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Simon Russell Beale interview: Why I shaved my head for Lear
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‘The cast is beyond superlative. A literally awe-inspiring production.’
‘Genuinely gripping. Simon Russell Beale movingly captures Lear’s terrified intimations of madness.’
Happy Birthday Shakespeare! Today we will celebrate you by doing your most difficult play. Twice. #ntlive #camerarehearsal
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‘Simon Russell Beale is magnetic. An exceptional production.’
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‘Sam Mendes and Simon Russell Beale’s production is worth the wait.’
‘Simon Russell Beale proves once again why he is one of our great actors.’
