Review: ‘King Lear,’ Faster and Less Furious Kenneth Branagh’s production of the Shakespeare classic speeds through the material and can’t quite figure out its tone.

“See better, Lear,” says Kent, and as the old king dies, cradling his dead child, he finally does see. It’s a mystical death, a moment of preternatural vision followed by a departure.

Just like in “King Lear,” not having a family also means being economically vulnerable: It remains difficult to get a loan or lease as a young adult without a co-signer.

‘King Lear’ Review: Kenneth Branagh’s Empty Shakespeare Epic The British actor stars in and co-directs this brisk, emotionally vacuous production of the towering drama at the Shed. By ...

The Ohio Shakespeare Festival will perform the 17th Century classic “King Lear” over three weekends under the stars at Stan ...

Kenneth Branagh plays the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear , set in the barbarous landscape of Ancient Britain. Featuring a cast of rising stars from the Royal ...

1. Ahnesa Tsvilodub performs as Regan during a rehearsal of “King Lear” at the Other Place theater in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, on June 14, 2024. 2.

The timeless tragedy, King Lear, is set to take center stage at the Resident Ensemble Players (REP) this April. Learn more about the upcoming production and see how to attend!