Shakespeare in Performance: Stage Production
King Lear (2006, Yellow Earth Theatre)
| Title | King Lear |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Theater Company | Yellow Earth Theatre |
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| Release Locations | Canada
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| Start Date | 2006-11-15 |
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| End Date | 2006-11-18 |
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| Audience | general public
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| Play Connections | King Lear (adaptation)
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Description
Lear hands over control of his global business empire to his daughters. In his Shanghai penthouse, he asks them to justify their inheritance. The older sisters flatter their father in elegant Chinese but English educated Cordelia, no longer fluent in her father始s tongue, says “Nothing” and the loss of face sends Lear into a spiral of fury and madness. This bold UK premiere of Shakespeare始s famous tragedy is given an exciting modern spin with Britain始s award winning YET and China始s contemporary SDAC, featuring Chinese movie star Zhou Yemang as Lear. Using video, music and aerial work, this version addresses the miscommunication that arises from migration and Lear始s search for Taoist enlightenment.
Assistant SIP Editors — Added 2014-05-15
Cast Overview
Production Team and Crew Overview
Company Overview
Production information courtesy of: Assistant SIP Editors