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In an ancient Britain of warring nobles and sibling rivalries, power is a precarious thing. When the ageing King Lear declares that he will divide his kingdom in three to prevent future strife, he unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will unravel into treachery, horror, conflict and death.

Renowned for its pathos and poetry as much as for its savage violence, Shakespeare’s wildest tragedy remains as thrilling and relevant today as when it was first performed: King Lear is a tale of politics, ambition, greed, vanity, betrayal, love, pride, madness, war and bloody vengeance.

Recorded on: 19-21st June 2017

Recorded at: Moat Studios

Reviews

A superb piece of work, brilliantly directed by Barnaby Edwards. David Warner is outstanding. And once more, there isn’t a weak link in the cast. The best drama I’ve heard on radio or audio all year.
The Doctor Who Companion

The wonderful David Warner is perfect as Lear. Goneril & Regan are played just right by Louise Jameson & Lisa Bowerman respectively. Both are Big Finish powerhouses that never disappoint, but at times like this shine even brighter.
Indie Mac User

Lear’s speech in the storm is undoubtedly one of Big Finish’s greatest achievements in merging actor and sound effect. A well-selected cast and astute talent behind the script proves that Big Finish has a future with the theatre.
Blogtor Who

Awards

BBC Audio Drama Awards 2018

Nominated for Best Online or Podcast Audio Drama (long list)

David Warner(King Lear)
Louise Jameson(Goneril)
Lisa Bowerman(Regan)
Finty Williams(Cordelia)
Trevor Cooper(Oswald / Lear’s Gentleman / Third Messenger)
Raymond Coulthard(Edmund / Cornwall’s Servant / Second Messenger / Second Gentleman)
Barnaby Edwards(The King of France / Old Man / Herald)
Ray Fearon(The Duke of Cornwall)
Mike Grady(The Fool)
Gwilym Lee(Edgar / the Duke of Burgundy)
Tony Millan(The Earl of Gloucester / First Messenger)
Nicholas Pegg(The Duke of Albany / Gloucester's Servant / Curan)
Paul Shelley(The Earl of Kent)