The ultimate family drama matched by intense political intrigue, King Lear traces an aging monarch’s descent into madness. Weary of his royal duties, King Lear elects to distribute his lands among his three daughters. But sweet falsities and hubris blind Lear to the true motives of those around him, scorching king and kingdom to ashes with consequences that unearth the worst and best in human nature.

Categories: US Northwest Seattle Shakespeare Co

Apr

Fri

Henry IV, Part 1, Shakespeare Theater Co.

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Apr 25 @ 12:15 am – Jun 7 @ 1:15 am

The Shakespeare Theater Company

Sidney Harman Hall

Henry IV, Part 1

Directed by Michael Kahn

March 25 – June 7, 2014

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“The better part of valor is, discretion.”

A young prince must decide between tavern roughhousing and the burden of his father’s legacy, in the coming-of-age story of heroism, corruption and war. STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn directs the masterful Stacy Keach (King Lear, Macbeth) who plays Shakespeare’s beloved character, Falstaff.

Categories: US East The Shakespeare Theatre Co

May

Wed

King John, Stratford, Ontario

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May 21 @ 8:45 pm – Sep 20 @ 9:45 pm

King John

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Tim Carroll

Tom Patterson Theatre
May 21 to September 20
Opens May 28

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About The Play
War is the inevitable result when the King of France demands that John relinquish his crown in favour of his nephew, the young Prince Arthur. Excommunication, attempted atrocity, rebellion and assassination all contribute to a political and personal turmoil that finds devastating expression in an anguished mother’s grief for her son.

Categories: Canada Ontario Shakespeare

May

Fri

Shakespeare’s Will, Shakespeare and Co.

Tickets

May 23 @ 12:15 am – Aug 24 @ 1:15 am