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
Production Company
- Name
National Theatre
Archive
- Name
National Theatre Archive
- Contact
- Archivist
- 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
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Talking Lear: Simon Russell Beale on King Lear". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av75971 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)