A kingdom ruled by an ageing, authoritarian monarch is fractured by pride, folly and avarice in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, King Lear.
When the deteriorating King Lear misjudges the loyalty of their children, the struggle for power becomes unflinchingly violent and callous, and ultimately leads to devastating consequences. Prepare to see Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before, as Echo Theatre’s electrifying new production promises to be a spectacle of otherworldly proportions.
“When we are born, we cry that we are come to this great stage of fools.”
A kingdom, ruled by an ageing, authoritarian monarch, is fractured by pride, folly, and avarice in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, King Lear. When the deteriorating King misjudges the loyalty of their children, the struggle for power becomes unflinchingly violent and callous, and ultimately leads to devastating consequences.
In this bold, contemporary adaptation, Karen Vickery stars as the titular King alongside an extraordinary local cast. Prepare to see The Q as you’ve never seen it before, as Echo Theatre’s electrifying new production promises to be a spectacle of otherworldly proportions.
A family drama with global resonance, King Lear forces us to confront our own humanity, and dismantle our preconceptions of power.
- Director Joel Horwood
- With Karen Vickery as King Lear
- The Q Theatre
- 29 Nov – 3 Dec 2023
- Sessions: 2pm, 5pm & 7.30pm
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- 180 mins, incl. 20 min interval
- Audience advice
- Contains nudity, violence, strobe lighting, and haze effects. Recommended for ages 14+
