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Talking Lear: Simon Russell Beale on King Lear

Synopsis
Simon Russell Beale talks to Mark Leipacher about taking on the role of King Lear for the National Theatre. He speaks of how he came to take the role, the politics of the play, reconciliation, the role of the Fool and the three daughters and scenes which he finds difficult to play.
Series
Platform Recording
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound

Credits

Contributor
Mark Leipacher; Simon Russell Beale

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
King Lear
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
King Lear

Notes

Notes
Site accessed (5/2014).

Online Availability

Online URL
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/video/talking-lear-simon-russell-beale-on-king-lear

Production Company

Name

National Theatre

Archive

Name

National Theatre Archive

Contact
Archivist
Email
http://catalogue.nationaltheatre.org.uk/CalmView/ContactUsForm.aspx
Web
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/about-the-national-theatre/archive External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 20 7452 3135
Address
NT Studio
83-101 The Cut
London
SE1 8LL
UK

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