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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
King Lear of Britain decides to retire and divide his kingdom between his three daughters, giving the better land to the daughter who claims to love him the most. Goneril and Regan, both flatter him and are rewarded. Cordelia, Lear's youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to say anymore than that she loves him as much as a daughter should. Lear becomes enraged and disowns her, splitting her share of the kingdom between his two older daughters. The Earl of Kent is banished by Lear when he tries to intervene.
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King Lear of Britain decides to retire and divide his kingdom between his three daughters, giving the better land to the daughter who claims to love him the most. Goneril and Regan both flatter him and are rewarded. Cordelia, Lear's youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to say any more than that she loves him as much as a daughter should. Lear becomes enraged and disowns her, splitting her share of the kingdom between his two older daughters. The Earl of Kent is banished by Lear when he tries to intervene.
  
 
In a contrasting subplot, aggrieved Edmund, bastard son of Gloucester, plots to get the land his father has given to his ‘legitimate’ son Edgar.  
 
In a contrasting subplot, aggrieved Edmund, bastard son of Gloucester, plots to get the land his father has given to his ‘legitimate’ son Edgar.  

Revision as of 11:39, 12 August 2008

by William Shakespeare

Directed by Maya Gabrielle Talbot

Performances: Tue 22nd - Saturday 26th January 2008, Prompt Corner


Auditions

  • Wednesday 9th July, 6-8pm (Prompt Corner)
  • Thursday 10th July, 8-10pm (Bell Theatre)
  • Sunday 13th July, 8-10pm (Rehearsal Room)

This will be a very physical production with an emphasis on a strong ensemble cast telling the story of King Lear. It will require 100% from the entire cast

Introduction

King Lear of Britain decides to retire and divide his kingdom between his three daughters, giving the better land to the daughter who claims to love him the most. Goneril and Regan both flatter him and are rewarded. Cordelia, Lear's youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to say any more than that she loves him as much as a daughter should. Lear becomes enraged and disowns her, splitting her share of the kingdom between his two older daughters. The Earl of Kent is banished by Lear when he tries to intervene.

In a contrasting subplot, aggrieved Edmund, bastard son of Gloucester, plots to get the land his father has given to his ‘legitimate’ son Edgar.


Cast

Crew


Reviews

Some review quotes go here


Gallery

Reminiscences and Anecdotes

Members are encouraged to write about their experiences of working on or seeing this production. Please leave your name. Anonymous entries may be deleted.

See Also

References

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