King Lear
A family feud tears apart a kingdom in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear in the Globe Theatre this Summer. When the aged King relinquishes his empire, he divides it amongst his three daughters, promising the largest share to the one who professes to love him the most. But when the balance of power transfers to the next generation, Lear is cast out by those he trusts, embarking on a maddening quest for self-knowledge and reconciliation.
A nightmarish family drama of global proportions, King Lear forces us to face our own humanity and the profound need for compassion.
Twenty-five years after their original, ground-breaking production, internationally lauded director, Helena Kaut-Howson, co-founder of theatre company Complicité, Marcello Magni, and ‘one of the greatest stage actors alive’ (Vanity Fair), Kathryn Hunter reunite to bring King Lear to a new generation. Kathryn reclaims the title role, with the Globe’s Artistic Director Michelle Terry as Cordelia and the Fool.
‘The oldest hath borne most: we that are young
Shall never see so much, nor live so long’
(Act V, scene 3)
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Mask
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Important Information
Important COVID-19 information
Mask
Unless eating or drinking, all guests are required to wear a mask at all times while inside this venue.
Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances up until Sun 24th July 2022.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
-
Tue
7.30pm
Wed
Thu
7.30pm
Fri
2.00pm
Sat
7.30pm
1.00pm
Sun
7.30pm
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Details
Nearest rail: London Bridge
Tube lines: Northern, Jubilee
Nearest tube: London Bridge
Directions
from London Bridge :
Exit the station, following signs for the River Thames/South Bank. As you reach the river, head west and the Globe is by the Tate Modern on the south side of the river.
In congestion zone?: Yes
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Location
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King Lear
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London
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