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King Lear
Citizens Company
A profound exploration of the human condition and Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. Celebrated film, TV and stage actor David Hayman returns to the Citizens in the title role, 33 years after his last appearance here.
“I am a man,
More sinn’d against than sinning”
The ageing King decides to step down from the throne and divide his estate between his three daughters.
Deceived by false promises and rejecting his one faithful daughter, Lear’s former kingdom spirals into chaos as he is driven to madness by the cruel treatment of his own family.
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KING LEAR TALKS
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
With Artistic Director
Dominic Hill
Thu 10 May, 5.30pm
Ever wondered how a play is put on stage? Fascinating insights into casting, rehearsal, design, lighting and costume.
THE MECHANICS OF THE STAGE
Wed 2 May, 5.30pm
An informal look at how lighting and sound are used in King Lear and why they are integral parts of every production.
MUSIC AND TRAGEDY
Fri 27 April, 5.30pm
Musical Director Paddy Cuneen discusses how he approached creating the musical landscape for this most powerful of tragedies.
David Hayman as King Lear, in Shakespeare’s greatest play.
- 20 Apr 2012 to 12 May 2012
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2012-04-20 07:30 PM (P)
2012-04-21 07:30 PM (P)
2012-04-24 07:30 PM (P)
2012-04-25 07:30 PM
2012-04-26 07:30 PM
2012-04-27 07:30 PM
2012-04-28 07:30 PM
2012-05-01 07:30 PM
2012-05-02 07:30 PM (A)(S)
2012-05-03 07:30 PM
2012-05-04 07:30 PM
2012-05-05 01:30 PM
2012-05-05 07:30 PM
2012-05-08 07:30 PM
2012-05-09 07:30 PM
2012-05-10 07:30 PM (C)
2012-05-11 07:30 PM
2012-05-12 07:30 PM
Dates
Main Theatre
Prices
£12-£19 (concessions available)
Previews £6 | Tuesdays £10
Unemployed & Gorbals Card £2
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Previews 20, 21 & 24 Apr 
Audio Described 2 May, 7.30pm
Signed 2 May, 7.30pm
Captioned 3 May, 7.30pm
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction LoopEDUCATION
Find out about the four King Lear workshops on offer for secondary students.More info
Cast and Creative Team >
CAST
Karl Collins - Cornwall
George Costigan - Gloucester
Tony Cownie - Oswald
Ewan Donald - Edgar
David Hayman - King Lear
Paul Higgins - Kent
Kieran Hill - Edmund
Kathryn Howden - Goneril
Lynn Kennedy - Cordelia
Shauna Macdonald - Regan
Neil McKinven - Albany
Owen Whitelaw - Fool
Plus Ensemble
CREATIVE TEAM
Dominic Hill - Director
Tom Piper - Designer
Ben Omerod - Lighting Design
Paddy Cunneen - Music
Richard Lavery – Assistant Director
Renny Krupinski – Fight Director
Comments
mary magowan ★★★★★
14th February 2012
Have the daughters been cast in this production yet?
Helen ★★★★★
25th January 2012
Hi AM, just realised our response to this never posted. Since the design isn't yet finalsied we can't say for sure, but all indications so far are that it will be reasonably traditional. We doubt there'll be any hoodies and jeans!
John ★★★★★
24th January 2012
Some of the most amazing moments I have ever spent in a theatre were at the Citizens in the 60s and 70s - and some of the best of those were watching David Hayman. Wild horses wouldn't keep me away! Good to see that he doesn't seem to have aged a day - same as me!
am ★★★★★
6th January 2012
Is this in Shakespearean dress? Or is it another of those 'modern re-imaginings'?
Helen ★★★★★
15th December 2011
Hi Bryony, It is a real shame to not have weekday matinees. We did look into this at the time of planning the season, but due to uncontrollable scheduling issues, we can't offer them. We are still very hopeful that classes will join us for some evening performances. You can see the Education Programe here: http://bit.ly/LearEducation
Bryony Small ★★★★★
11th December 2011
Hello there it's a real shame there is no schools performance as King Lear is such a studied text in school. You've missed a trick there Citz! Bryony xx
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DAVID HAYMAN
David started his career at the Citizens with many seminal performances including Hamlet in 1975 and Lady Macbeth in 1979. Well-known as DCS Walker from ITV’s Trial And Retribution, he has been a familiar face on screen for over 30 years including film appearances supporting Pierce Brosnan in The Tailor of Panama, Bruce Willis in The Jackal and Kevin Spacey in Ordinary Decent Criminal. He famously played the part of former Glasgow gangster and Barlinnie convict Jimmy Boyle in the film, A Sense of Freedom. In 1992 he was awarded the City of Glasgow Gold Medal for outstanding services to the performing arts.
Helen ★★★★★
14th February 2012
Hi Mary, Yes the cast list was added today. Click on the drop down "Cast and Creative Team" link for the full list of credits.