Short course: King Lear at the National Theatre
This three-week course explores the four NT productions of King Lear. Shakespeare’s tragedy has been directed here by Sam Mendes, Richard Eyre, Deborah Warner and David Hare; with actors Simon Russell Beale, Ian Holm, Brian Cox and Anthony Hopkins in the title role. Participants will explore how different directors have interpreted Shakespeare’s text and brought it to life on stage.
Using video footage, prompt books, production images and other resources from the NT Archive, Tim Hoare, Assist
Monday 19 January, 2 – 5.30pm
Mondays 26 January & 2 February, 2 – 4.30pm
Free, booking required
Clore Learning Centre: Cottesloe Room, National Theatre, Southbank, London SE1 9PX
Mon 19 Jan to Mon 2 Feb 2015