KING LEAR

Duke of York’s Theatre, London 11 July 2018 – 3 November 2018

One of Britain’s most celebrated acting talents, Sir Ian McKellen, takes the iconic Shakespeare role as the title character in King Lear. Long-established as a prominent name in theatre, McKellen adds this role to a repertoire of lead roles with the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company. He announced last year that King Lear could be his last major Shakespearean role. The tragic play follows Lear’s descent into madness, exploring themes of family, egoism and the nature of human suffering. boxoffice.co.uk