King Lear

Good afternoon,

If you could put the below on the App as soon as possible, I would greatly appreciate it.

Set within a contemporary social care system, King Lear reimagines Shakespeare’s tragedy through the story of a community leader living with advancing dementia, exploring questions of care, autonomy, family and responsibility.

After a hospital admission, Lear chooses which daughter will manage his care — rewarding flattery over honesty and cutting out his youngest, Cordelia. As his condition deteriorates, he loses his independence and identity, while those around him struggle with shifting power and responsibility.

Theatre Space North East return with a hard-hitting, large-cast production in a modern-verse translation by Marcus Gardley, in association with Play On Shakespeare.

📅 Thursday 27th – Sunday 30th August 2026
📌 Southpaw Studio, Sheepfolds Stables, Sunderland, SR5 1BA
🕒 7pm (2pm matinees)
ℹ️ 100 mins approx. + 20-minute interval
💳 Pay What You Can / Donation

Credits:
Written by William Shakespeare
Translated by Marcus Gardley
Directed by Corinne Kilvington
Assistant Direction by Tom Eastwood

Any further information required, please let me know.

Best regards,

Ruth