Pawel Dobrzycki

Review: KING LEAR, Shakespeare's Globe

Many great performers tackle Lear every year. From Laurence Olivier and Michael Gambon to Ian McKellen and Simon Russell Beale, it’s become somewhat of a tradition for dramatic actors to take on one of Shakespeare’s biggest challenges once their hair starts to grey. Less often, a female actor comes onto the scene to huge acclaim. Glenda Jackson did so last in a starred performance on Broadway in 2019, but Kathryn Hunter is taking the wretched crown back after her first stint as the destitute monarch 25 years ago.

Cast Announced For KING LEAR at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast and company for King Lear opening 10 June - 24 July.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Summer Season 2022

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the Summer Season 2022 full of pomp, pageantry, politics, and power.