National Theatre Live: King Lear

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.

Top Cast

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