King Lear has ruled for many years and as age begins to overtake him, he divides his kingdom amongst his children. But vanity clouds his judgement and soon he is left alone in the wilderness, confronting the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point... RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran directs Antony Sher in the title role. See King Lear broadcast live to cinemas across the UK and selected European countries on 12 October 2016 . To find your nearest cinema visit
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