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

Apr

Wed

Arden of Faversham, Royal Shakespeare Company

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Apr 30 @ 5:15 am – Oct 2 @ 6:15 am

Royal Shakespeare Company

30 April – 2 October 2014

Directed by Polly Findlay

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When wealthy landowner Arden’s suspicions of his wife Alice cheating on him are confirmed, Arden, Alice and her lover find themselves playing a deadly game as a series of would be murderers set off in pursuit of Arden.

Polly Findlay makes her RSC debut to direct this anonymously written thriller.

Categories: London Royal Shakespeare Company

May

Fri

Shakespeare’s Will, Shakespeare and Co.

Tickets

May 23 @ 12:15 am – Aug 24 @ 1:15 am