King Lear (2016)
King Lear
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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Licence: ERA Licence required
Content
- Type: Plays
- Channel: BBC Four
- Duration: 3'10'48''
- Broadcast date: 2016
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Shakespeare Archive Resource
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