King Lear

[low_delta]

So that's what Shakepseare is like. About like I expected, I guess. Though I had a little trouble following the words, I didn't have much trouble following the plot, until the third act, when things got mroe convoluted. I guess I'll have to read the book.

Comments

[likethebeer.livejournal.com]

I've seen King Lear live, and I saw a version of it a few years ago on Masterpiece Theater with Ian Holm. The tv version of it ROCKED. It was totally cool. I was completely riveted. I actually saw the tv version before the live version, so I was totally psyched for the live version. It totally didn't do it for me, even though I liked the actor who was playing King Lear. So: if you see that Masterpiece theater is going to do the version of King Lear, take a look at it.

[ravengirl.livejournal.com]

i love me some shakespeare, but i prefer the comedies.
did you see lear in chicago with stacy keach?
http://www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/121236

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

No, it was The Rep, in Milwaukee. We've got season tickets.

It was the second (professionally produced) play I've ever been to, and my first time with Shakespeare in any form.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

http://www.milwaukeerep.com/season/performancedetails.php?ID=93