Location: The Courtyard Theatre Theatre Type of production: Play Opened: 18 February 2010

Booking until: 26 August 2010

Running time: To be confirmed

Author/Playwright: William Shakespeare

Director: David Farr



Synopsis:

Toppled by pride and stripped of all status, King Lear heads into the wilderness with a fool and a madman for company.

Shakespeare's great tragedy peels away the trappings of society to reveal the unforgiving truth of the human condition.

After their acclaimed collaboration on The Winter's Tale, David Farr once again directs the ensemble. Greg Hicks takes the title role with Kathryn Hunter playing the Fool.