King Lear
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Approx 3hrs & 30mins.
ALL Evening performances now start at 7pm,
ALL Matinee performances now start at 1pm.
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From

Thu 01 Dec 2016

To

Sat 03 Dec 2016

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King Lear

The Old Vic, London, SE1 8NB
4.8 out of 5, based on 37 ratings and 37 reviews.
4.8

  • King Lear returns to The Old Vic theatre for a limited run this Autumn, and with a stellar cast performing in one of William Shakespeare's finest, it would be a tragedy to miss it.
    A quarter of a century after she gave up acting for politics, double Academy Award-winning legend Glenda Jackson returns to play King Lear in Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, alongside an outstanding company including Jane Horrocks, Rhys Ifans, Simon Manyonda and Harry Melling.
    "Tis the time’s plague when madmen lead the blind."
    Written during a period of great social upheaval, Shakespeare’s brutal masterpiece is arguably the greatest tragedy ever written. The fatal consequences of a foolish decision are explored in haunting poetry to create one of the most moving works in the English language.
    Recommended for ages 14+. Contains nudity and some violence.
    PLEASE NOTE:
    ALL Evening performances now start at 7pm,
    ALL Matinee performances now start at 1pm.
    At The Old Vic Theatre from Tuesday 25th October to Saturday 3rd December 2016, book your King Lear tickets today!

    For more information or to make a booking please contact Group Line on 020 7206 1174 or via email at [email protected]

    PLEASE NOTE: The Old Vic have advised the following:
    ALL Evening performances now start at 7pm,
    ALL Matinee performances now start at 1pm.
    This update was received 13th Oct 2016. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

  • The Old Vic

    103 The Cut,
    Corner of Waterloo Road,
    London,
    SE1 8NB

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  • THE OBSERVER

    4 stars
    'One the most powerful Lears I have seen.'

    THE GUARDIAN

    4 stars
    'Glenda Jackson makes a shattering return to the stage.'

    THE TELEGRAPH

    4 stars
    'Glenda Jackson's performance will be talked about for years.'

    THE INDEPENDENT

    4 stars
    'A powerfully imaginative vision of the stark, pitiless incoherence of the universe in King Lear.'