Tuesday 12th April - Saturday 16th April

King Lear

Donmar on tour

The ageing King Lear decides to divide his Kingdom between his daughters, awarding each according to their professed love for him. His youngest daughter refuses to indulge her father and is banished whilst his older daughters, once land and power are theirs, turn against their father with tragic consequences.

King Lear

Alongside this plot runs the story of the Duke of Gloucester and his two sons, one legitimate, the other illegitimate. Once again family bonds are tested and found wanting as the bitter struggle for power supersedes love and filial loyalty.

Brought to Hall for Cornwall by the Donmar, we are delighted to welcome Sir Derek Jacobi in the role of Lear with an excellent supporting cast.

‘It is Derek Jacobi’s moment, and nothing dims that. He made the familiar lines new and shook the heart’ The Times

**** Show Review - The Guardian

***** Show Review - The Telegraph

Tickets

£11 to £27.50 RV £9
A £1 Theatre Fund payment is added to each ticket

Access Performances

Captioned Performance: Thurs 14th April 7.30pm
Touch Tour: Sat 16th April 1pm
Audio Described Performance: Sat 16th April 2.30pm

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Show information

Touch Tour

A pre-show touch-tour of the theatre stage and show set, suitable for visually impaired audience members, can be booked.

Captioned

A Captioned performance is available.

Audio described performance

Audio description is available. Inform Box Office when booking that you will require an AD headset and they will suggest suitable seats. Check which show(s) have AD facilities.