King Lear Revival West End Original Cast
Two ageing fathers - one a King, one his courtier - reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with shocking ends. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Kirsty Bushell, known for her roles in EastEnders, Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee, and Really, delivered a compelling performance in King Lear. more...
Gentleman Informer
Lloyd Hutchinson, who has an extensive theatre background with notable performances for the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, brought his seasoned expertise to the cast of "King Lear." more...
Ian McKellen, renowned for his iconic roles as Magneto and Gandalf, has also triumphed in Shakespearean theatre, most recently captivating audiences as King Lear. more...
Caleb Roberts made a notable professional debut as The King of France opposite Sir Ian McKellen in King Lear at the Chichester Festival Theatre and the West End. more...
Albany's Man
British Captain (u/s)
Lear's Knight (u/s)
Luke Thompson, an English actor acclaimed for his stage performances, previously graced the West End in productions such as King Lear, earning nominations for prestigious awards like the Evening Standard and Ian Charleson. more...
See awards and nominations on the King Lear page
Other productions of King Lear
- 1754 Broadway — · Cast
- 1905 Broadway — · Cast
- 1906 Broadway — · Cast
- 1907 Broadway — · Cast
- 1907 Broadway — · Cast
- 1907 Broadway — · Cast
- 1909 Broadway — · Cast
- 1911 Broadway — · Cast
- 1915 Broadway — · Cast
- 1917 Broadway — · Cast
- 1918 Broadway — · Cast
- 1923 Broadway — · Cast
- 1930 Broadway — · Cast
- 1930 Broadway — · Cast
- 1947 Broadway — · Cast
- 1950 Broadway — · Cast
- 1962 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 1968 Broadway — · Cast
- 1973 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 1978 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 1982 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 1990 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 1996 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 2004 Broadway — Lincoln Center Revival · Cast
- 2006 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 2007 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 2011 Off-Broadway — Public Theater Production · Cast
- 2014 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 2014 Off-Broadway — Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park · Cast
- 2016 West End — Old Vic Revival Production · Cast
- 2019 Broadway — Broadway Revival · Cast
- 2023 West End — · Cast
- 2024 Off-Broadway — Off-Broadway Production · Cast
- 2026 Off-Broadway — · Cast
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