An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Simon Russell Beale, whose recent appearances at the National include Timon of Athens and Collaborators, takes the title role in Shakespeare’s tragedy.

• DirectorRobin Lough
• Release1 May 2014
• GenreDrama
• Duration3h 25m
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  National Theatre