Big Finish Classics - King Lear Reviews

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Synopsis

"Oh, let me not be mad..."

In an ancient Britain of warring nobles and sibling rivalries, power is a precarious thing. When the ageing King Lear declares that he will divide his kingdom in three to prevent future strife, he unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will unravel into treachery, horror, conflict and death.

Renowned for its pathos and poetry as much as for its savage violence, Shakespeare's wildest tragedy remains as thrilling and relevant today as when it was first performed: King Lear is a tale of politics, ambition, greed, vanity, betrayal, love, pride, madness, war and bloody vengeance.

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9.0

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9.5

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10.0

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9.0

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Cast

David Warner (King Lear)

Louise Jameson (Goneril)

Lisa Bowerman (Regan)

Finty Williams (Cordelia)

Mike Grady (The Fool)

Tony Millan (The Earl of Gloucester / First Messenger)

Paul Shelley (The Earl of Kent)

Ray Fearon (The Duke of Cornwall)

Nicholas Pegg (The Duke of Albany / Gloucester's Servant / Curan)

Raymond Coulthard (Edmund / Cornwalls Servant / Second Messenger / Second Gentleman)

Gwilym Lee (Edgar / Duke of Burgundy)

Trevor Cooper (Oswald / Lears Gentleman / Third Messenger)

Barnaby Edwards (The King of France / Old Man / Herald)

Cover Art:

Simon Holub

Director:

Barnaby Edwards

Music:

Howard Carter

Sound Design:

Howard Carter

Writer:

William Shakespeare

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Reviewed By: adamelijahReview Date: 11/2/17 5:21 am

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King Lear is a challenging play that requires several strong performances to pull off. Big Finish does this, thanks in large part to the absolutely spot on casting by director Barnaby Edwards. Performances are brilliant, led by David Warner's Lear. The adaptation is well-done, and the sound effects are used to full advantage. Overall, Big Finish has turned out another great release for those who love Shakespeare or great drama in general.

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