Echo Theatre presents
King Lear
29 Nov 23
The Q
14+
A bold, contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, King Lear.
Overview
Date
29 Nov – 3 Dec 2023
Sessions
2pm 5pm & 7.30pm
Venue
The Q
Running time
180 mins, incl. 20 min interval
Audience advice
May contain nudity, violence, strobe lighting, and haze effects. Please contact Box Office closer to the season for updated information. Recommended for ages 14+
Tickets
$30 – $60
Concession tickets must show ID
Description
Classification
“When we are born, we cry that we are come to this great stage of fools.”
A kingdom, ruled by an ageing, authoritarian monarch, is fractured by pride, folly, and avarice in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, King Lear. When the deteriorating King misjudges the loyalty of their children, the struggle for power becomes unflinchingly violent and callous, and ultimately leads to devastating consequences.
In this bold, contemporary adaptation, Karen Vickery stars as the titular King alongside an extraordinary local cast. Prepare to see The Q as you’ve never seen it before, as Echo Theatre’s electrifying new production promises to be a spectacle of otherworldly proportions.
A family drama with global resonance, King Lear forces us to confront our own humanity, and dismantle our preconceptions of power.
Director Joel Horwood
With Karen Vickery as King Lear