Geoffrey Rush to Star in KING LEAR at Sydney Theatre Company, This Fall
Sydney Theatre Company and Colonial First State Global Asset Management present KING LEAR by William Shakespeare November 24 through January 29, 2016.
A tyrant. A father. Every inch a king.
Lear decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters. To determine their share, they need simply to express their love for him. The youngest, Cordelia, says nothing. Everything else is history.
Shakespeare's masterpiece is a portrait of a man in decline. Yet, as his mind falters, he ekes out new wisdom. As people betray him, he discovers true constancy. At his nadir, he is at his best.
Geoffrey Rush and Neil Armfield have been friends and collaborators for well over 30 years - one of Australia's most enduring and revered creative partnerships. Together, they have worked on everything from Hamlet to The Diary of a Madman, upping the ante for Australian theatre again and again. Now, in a landmark production, this iconic actor and this visionary director bring us a King Lear like no other.
Duration: 3hrs (including interval)
Warning: violence, nudity
Please note: It was recently announced that Sydney Theatre will undergo a name change to be known as Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay in March 2015. STC Season Ticket Holders with existing tickets to this production will not be affected by the name change. Existing tickets will still be valid at the time of your performance. Got questions? Read more.
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Pre-Season Briefing
Mon 16 Nov 6.15pm
Wharf 2 Theatre
Mon 14 Dec post-show
Mon 4 Jan 2016 post-show
Pier Group Lunch
13 Oct 12pm
Production Patrons: Danita Lowes and David Fite
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