Cast and Crew of RSC Live: King Lear

RSC Live: King Lear

King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher plays King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays.

Full Cast of RSC Live: King Lear

David Troughton as Earl of Gloucester

David Troughton

Earl of Gloucester
Graham Turner as Fool

Graham Turner

Fool
Paapa Essiedu as Edmund

Paapa Essiedu

Edmund
Antony Byrne as Earl of Kent

Antony Byrne

Earl of Kent