Bell Shakespeare's King Lear

Perth Theatre Trust and His Majesty’s Theatre present Bell Shakespeare’s King Lear by William Shakespeare Directed by Marion Potts Featuring John Bell and Keith Agius, Peter Carroll, Justin Stewart Cotta, Paul English, Peter Kowitz, Josh McConville, Jane Montgomery Griffiths, Bruce Myles, Yalin Ozucelik, Anthony Phelan, Susan Prior, Leah Purcell, Bree van Reyk and Tim Walter 18 - 26 June, 2010 His Majesty’s Theatre 825 Hay St,Perth The dangers of playing favourites with your children. Shakespeare’s powerful epic and crowning masterpiece. When the mighty, venerable King Lear abdicates, he divides his kingdom by means of a test; which of his daughters loves him most. His youngest, Cordelia, refuses to play along. Lear, his vanity hurt, cruelly banishes her. Stripped of power, Lear is abused shamefully by his other daughters Goneril and Regan. The kingdom descends into anarchy and Lear, abandoned by all but a few loyal followers, wanders crazed on a wind-blasted heath, cursing mankind for its cruelty and hypocrisy. One of the greatest works in Western literature, Shakespeare’s King Lear is an epic story of power, loyalty, jealousy and betrayal, and a profoundly moving study of human frailty and the nature of love. Shifting its focus from family to community, to country and beyond, this play questions the very centre of our moral being. Celebrate the 20th year of Bell Shakespeare as John Bell leads some of Australia’s most respected actors and exciting new talent in Marion Potts’ richly poetic production. Bookings at BOCS Ticketing: Ph 9484 1133 ¦ bocsticketing.com.au ¦ or in person at any BOCS Ticketing outlet Group Bookings: Buy 10 tickets and get one free. Call BOCS Group Bookings 9321 6831. Country Callers Bookings & Enquiries Freecall 1800 193 300