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May 18, 2014 · Simon Russell Beale is brilliant as Lear. His transformation from bullish dictatorial King to roaming madman -- and eventually to sensitive father seeking reconciliation -- is both polished and raw.
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- Drama, History
- Sam Mendes, Robin Lough
- 2014-05-18
Jan 26, 2014 · Sam Mendes sets his “King Lear,” starring Simon Russell Beale at the National Theater, in a modern dictatorship.
Mar 14, 2024 · Shakespeare and Old Age: Simon Russell Beale. This collection of films offers performance extracts from the National Theatre’s 2014 production of King Lear, alongside interviews with the...
King Lear: Act 1, Scene 1335.7K Views- King Lear: Act 1, Scene 295.3K Views
- King Lear: The storm25.7K Views
- King Lear: The blinding of Gloucester19.1K Views
- King Lear: Truth and perception10.1K Views
- King Lear: The oldest daughter Goneril18K Views
- King Lear: The language of madness11.6K Views
- King Lear: The first scene24.1K Views
- King Lear: Settings and locations7.3K Views
- King Lear: King Lear's madness11.5K Views
Simon Russell Beale. Sir Simon Russell Beale CBE (born 12 January 1961) is an English actor. He has been described by The Independent as "the greatest stage actor of his generation". [1] He has received two BAFTA Awards, three Olivier Awards, and a Tony Award. For his services to drama, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.
Jan 24, 2014 · Simon Russell Beale was not gushing when he described Sam Mendes as his “professional soulmate”. For close to a quarter of a century, the pair have brought out the best in one another.
