King Lear (1997)

Synopsis: Video recording using a single camera of a performance of King Lear, directed by Helena Kaut-Howson, and performed by the Young Vic/IP Productions at the Young Vic theatre, London, in August 1997. The production was notable for casting a woman (Kathryn Hunter) as Lear.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. col. 220 min.
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of production: 1997
Availability: REFERENCE ONLY
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: drama in English; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Gender reversal

Director

Helena Kaut-Howson

Writer

William Shakespeare

Production Design

Pawel Dobrzycki

Cast