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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.
May 1, 2014
National Theatre
15 people
Simon Russell Beale
Lear, King of Britain
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Kate Fleetwood
Goneril
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Anna Maxwell Martin
Regan
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Olivia Vinall
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Richard Clothier
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Michael Nardone
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