Synopsis
Stage to screen film with specially shot introduction of the Talawa Royal Exchange co-production of King Lear directed for the stage by Michael Buffong (Artistic Director of the Talawa Royal Exchange, Manchester). Stars Don Warrington as King Lear.
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