| Kenneth Branagh in KING LEAR opens Nov 14 at The Shed | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 02:26 pm EDT 08/06/24 | |
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| THE SHED presents KENNETH BRANAGH in KING LEAR 50 PERFORMANCES ONLY October 26 - December 15, 2024 Opening night is November 14, 2024 WHAT: Kenneth Branagh plays the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare's King Lear, set in the barbarous landscape of Ancient Britain. Featuring a cast of rising stars from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art co-directed by Rob Ashford, Branagh, and Lucy Skilbeck, this production releases the play's power and turmoil in a fast-paced staging. King Lear is presented by KBTC, The Shed, and Fiery Angel WHERE: The Shed's Griffin Theater at 545 West 30th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues. DATES: Performances began: October 26, 2024. Opening night: November 14, 2024. Final performance: December 15, 2024. Strictly limited, exclusive US engagement of King Lear runs for 50 performances only. THE CAST INCLUDES: Mara Allen (Curan), Deborah Alli (Goneril), Raymond Anum (Burgundy), Saffron Coomber (Regan), Kenneth Branagh (King Lear), Doug Colling (Edgar), Stefan Brennan-Healy (France), Eleanor De Rohan (Kent), Chloe Fenwick-Brown (Oswald), Joseph Kloska (Gloucester), Dylan Corbett-Bader (Edmund), Hughie O'Donnell (Cornwall), Caleb Obediah (Albany), and Jessica Revell (Cordelia/The Fool). CREATIVE TEAM Rob Ashford (co-director), Jon Bausor (set and costume designer), Kenneth Branagh (co-director), Aletta Collins (choreographer), Nina Dunn (projection designer), Paul Keogan (lighting designer), Ben and Max Ringham (sound designers and composers), Lucy Skilbeck (co-director), and Bret Yount (fight director). MORE: In playing Lear, Branagh completes a trifecta of great Shakespearean tragic roles, complementing past appearances as Hamlet in his Academy Award–nominated film version of the play (1996) and on stage as Macbeth in a celebrated immersive production (2014). TICKETS Tickets are available at www.theshed.org or (646) 455-3494. Guests under 30 years old may purchase up to two tickets at the front of the theater at $25 each. The Shed Under the leadership of CEO Meredith "Max" Hodges and founding Artistic Director Alex Poots, The Shed is a cultural institution of and for the 21st century. We produce and welcome innovative art and ideas, across all forms of creativity, to build a shared understanding of our rapidly changing world and a more equitable society. In our highly adaptable building on Manhattan's west side, The Shed brings together established and emerging artists to create new work in fields ranging from pop to classical music, painting to digital media, theater to literature, and sculpture to dance. We seek opportunities to collaborate with cultural peers and community organizations, work with like-minded partners, and provide unique spaces for private events. As an independent nonprofit that values invention, equity, and generosity, we are committed to advancing art forms, addressing the urgent issues of our time, and making our work impactful, sustainable, and relevant to the local community, the cultural sector, New York City, and beyond. www.theshed.org |
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