King Lear, Old Vic Bristol

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King Lear       
Old Vic, Bristol     
Performed in English
June 18-July 10, 2016

The renowned Timothy West plays Lear alongside up-and-coming actors studying at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. The production marks not only the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, but also the 250th anniversary of the Bristol Old Vic and the 70th anniversary of its Theatre School. 

Bristol Old Vic and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Director: Tom Morris
Set Designer: Anna Orton
Costume Designer: Aldo Vazquez Yela
Lighting Designer: Rob Casey
Composer & Sound Designer: Dave Price
Movement Director: Jane Gibson
Assistant Directors: Chloe Masterton and Sarah Bradley

Cast:
Stephanie Cole
David Hargreaves
Timothy West

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School: Joey Akubeze, Tom Byrne, Jac Baylis, Daniel Bogod, Michelle Fox, Jenny Haynes, George Howard, Will Kelly, Danann McAleer, Brad Morrison, Poppy Pedder, James Sidwell, Jessica Temple, Maanuv Thiara, Dylan Wood and Alex York.

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In the media:
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/dec/29/250-not-out-bristol-old-vic-prepares-to-celebrate-record-achievement

http://www.whatsonstage.com/bristol-theatre/news/timothy-west-on-bristol-old-vic_40708.html