The National Theatre of London: KING LEAR
by William Shakespeare
directed by Jonathan Munby
starring Ian McKellen

Saturday, September 29, 2018 ~ 1:00pm

“Ian McKellen reigns supreme in this triumphant production.” (Daily Telegraph)

McKellen gives an “extraordinarily moving portrayal” (Independent)

Chichester Festival Theatre’s production received five-star reviews for its sell-out run, and transferred to London’s West End where it will be broadcast live. Jonathan Munby directs this “nuanced and powerful” (The Times) contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, moving, and shocking play.

Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two aging fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.

Running time: ~3h40m
Tickets: TSL Members $18 / Students $15 / General $20