Lear’s Daughters

Synopsis

Video recording of the work devised by Elaine Feinstein and directed by David K.S. Tse. Three young girls, isolated from parents who are absent due to their jobs, are cared for by a Nanny who gives them security by feeding them with myths. These prove facile when adolescence imposes boundaries on their growth and fulfilment. The play explores innocence turned to tragic cynicism, the naivety of childhood turned to despair.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Notes

The production may be accessed online at http://web.mit.edu/shakespeare/asia (accessed 10/2010). It not known which performance has been recorded, but likely to be the 2003 revival at the Soho Theatre, London.

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director

David K.S. Tse

Contributor

Elaine Feinstein

Archive

Name

globalshakespeares.mit.edu

Email

globalshax-www@mit.edu

Web

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