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Pete Postlethwaite brings his depiction of Shakespeare's tragic King Lear to the Young Vic after the show's run in Liverpool.
One of the bard's greatest tragedies, King Lear charts the downfall of the titular King, who, after abdicating his throne, decides to divide his lands between his three daughters according to the extent to which they publicly declare their love for him. When his favourite daughter, Cordelia, refuses to comply, a devastated Lear disowns her and divides his kingdom between her two sisters.
Postlethwaite's recent stage credits include The Tempest and The Homecoming in Manchester and Scaramouche Jones on tour, directed by Rupert Goold, who now directs him in King Lear. Postlethwaite's numerous screen credits include Brassed Off, The Usual Suspects, Criminal Justice, In The Name Of The Father and The Constant Gardener.
Goold, Artistic Director of Headlong theatre company, has been prolific in the West End of late. After his Laurence Olivier Award-winning success with Macbeth last year, he has directed The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot at the Almeida, Six Characters In Search Of An Author at the Gielgud and No Man's Land at the Duke of York's. Goold will also direct Oliver! at the Drury Lane later this year.
This production of King Lear began life at the Liverpool Everyman as part of the city's tenure as 2008 European Capital of Culture.
Performance Details
- previews from: 29 Jan 2009
- opening night: 04 Feb 2009
- booking until: 28 Mar 2009
show times: Mon-Sat 19:15
ticket prices: £15-£22.50
Assisted Performances
captioned performance: By In-House on Sat 14 Mar at 19:15, tickets £17.50 T: 020 7922 2922 E: boxoffice@youngvic.org
audio described performance: By In-House on Fri 20 Mar at 19:15, tickets £17.50 T: 020 7922 2922 E: boxoffice@youngvic.org
cast: Pete Postlethwaite, John Shrapnel, Forbes Masson, Nigel Cooke, Caroline Faber, Charlotte Randle, Amanda Hale, Jonjo O'Neill, Tobias Menzies, Michael Colgan, Clarence Smith, John-Paul MacLeod, Jacob Anderson
director: Rupert Goold
music by: Adam Cork
sound: Adam Cork
movement director: Georgina Lamb
lighting designer: Howard Harrison
costume: Nicky Gillibrand
designer: Giles Cadle
producer: Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, Headlong Theatre in association with the Young Vic
map: View Map
address: The Cut,Waterloo,London,United Kingdom,SE1 8LZ
nearest tube: Waterloo Station is on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City lines. Southwark Station is on the Jubilee line.
nearest train: Waterloo & Waterloo East. Charing Cross and London Bridge stations are one stop away.
parking: Our theatre is in a residential area so car parking is limited and subject to restrictions. We’d recommend using public transport but if you drive you can park at National Car Park Ltd on Upper Ground, Coin Street and at Waterloo Station. We are in London's congestion zone operating 7am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays.
air conditioned: Yes
Assisted Performance Booking Information
Access Booking: Tel: 0207 922 2922 EMAIL: boxoffice@youngvic.org
Accessible Facilities Venue Information
discounts: £5 off top price tickets.
limited mobility: Seating at the Young Vic is unreserved, so your ticket won't have a seat number and you can sit where you fancy. Every seat has a great view, there are no pillars or obstructions and you'll never be more than seven rows away from the action. So take your time, enjoy a drink or the company of friends and don't worry about queuing to get in. We are happy to reserve you a seat or provide assistance if you have access requirements. Please let us know in advance of your visit and we'll do what we can to help.
access description: There is an automated set of doors with release button to the right at the front of the theatre. A lift rises to the next level (at the back of the bar space) There are some steps within the auditorium but these differ with each show. Seats can be reserved to meet varying needs.
guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are not allowed in the auditorium but can be left with front of hous staff who are happy to dog-sit.
wheelchairs: Wheelchair and transfer seating available on request, please call in advance.
legroom: Access guides and talking programmes are available on request. Touch tours are available 90min before Audio Described performances.
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