KING LEAR
by William Shakespeare
★★★★ – The Irish Mail on Sunday
“Impressive… Timeless” – Irish Independent
“The actors shine” – No More Workhorse
“Beautifully done, very moving” – RTÉ Arena
ABOUT:As he approaches old age, King Lear (Conleth Hill) looks to divide his kingdom and power between his three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. Through feigned praise and affection, Goneril and Regan, receive their inheritance. Cordelia, the youngest who loves Lear deeply, refuses to flatter her father however and is disinherited and banished. When Goneril and Regan turn him away from their door, Lear begins a journey into madness, wandering homeless and destitute with his devoted companion, the Fool. With this new production starring Conleth Hill and directed by Roxana Silbert, Shakespeare’s masterpiece returns to the Gate stage for the first time in over 80 years. An unparalleled portrait of power, hubris, greed and betrayal, KING LEAR runs at the Gate from 26th February to 27th April 2025, with previews from 21st February. 11am schools performances are available on 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 18th March. Contact our Box Office team on 01-8744045 or boxoffice@gate-theatre.ie for more information and booking. Read an excerpt from our KING LEAR programme by Dr. Miranda Fay Thomas. |
TICKETS:Tickets from €26.50 (Incl. €1.50 Building Upkeep Levy). |
ADVISORY:Age recommendation is 14+ Please note this performance includes the use of strobe lighting, haze and smoke effect. Contains descriptions and depictions of violence, death and hanging. Duration: Current running time is approx. 2hr 50 min including interval. Subject to change. |
Cast (in order of appearance)
| GLOUCESTER | Stuart Graham |
| KENT | Fiona Bell |
| EDMUND | Ryan Hunter |
| LEAR | Conleth Hill |
| GONERIL | Jolly Abraham |
| REGAN | Eavan Gaffney |
| CORDELIA | Emma Dargan-Reid |
| ALBANY | Ciarán McGlynn |
| CORNWALL | Terry O’Neill |
| CORNWALL (Cover) | Kristian Phillips |
| EDGAR | Aidan Moriarty |
| OSWALD | Hazel Clifford |
| THE FOOL | Michael Glenn Murphy |
Creatives
| Director | Roxana Silbert |
| Set and Costume Designer | Ti Green |
| Lighting Designer | Paul Keogan |
| Sound Designer and Composer | Benji Bower |
| Voice Director | Cathal Quinn |
| Movement Director | Sue Mythen |
| Fight Director | Ciaran O’Grady |
| Associate Costume Designer | James McGlynn Seaver |
| Assistant Director | Ursula McGinn |
Booking Information
KING LEAR runs at the Gate Theatre from 21st February to 27th April 2025
| Previews | From 21st February 2025 |
| Opening Night | Wednesday 26th February 2025 |
| Closing Night | Sunday 27th April 2025 |
| Times | Evening Shows: Café and Bar: 6:30pm | Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 7:30pm
Matinee Shows: Café and Bar: 1:00pm | Doors: 1:30pm | Show: 2:00pm |
| ISL-Interpreted Performance | There will be an ISL-Interpreted performance of KING LEAR on Saturday, 19th April at 2pm. |
| Accessibility | In advance of booking, we kindly ask that patrons with accessibility requirements to contact boxoffice@gate-theatre.ie |
| Offers | Group Offer (6+):
10% discount for group bookings of 6+. T&Cs apply. You can redeem this offer by contacting the Gate Theatre Box Office only. This offer is not available online. Subject to availability. Not redeemable in conjunction with any other offer. Rate applicable for groups of 6 or more. OAP Offer: OAPs can can avail of discounted tickets to see any show here at the Gate Theatre. These tickets can be purchased in-person from the Box Office on the day you intend to attend the show. This offer is available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only. Tickets from €21.50. |
| Building Upkeep Levy | As a registered charity, your support of the Gate Theatre is vitally important.
All tickets purchased for Gate Theatre productions now include a €1.50 Building Upkeep Levy to help us maintain, enhance and invest in our historic landmark building. It helps us provide a world-class theatrical experience for our audiences, artists and local communities, while also safeguarding it for future generations. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing and invaluable support of the Gate and its work. |