For a century King Lear has been thought of as the greatest of Shakespeare’s tragedies and the title role as the supreme test for an actor. What a challenge it is to hold the stage as the mad old king who gives away his kingdom to his daughters. Well, the first thing to say about Robert Menzies’ performance is that it could hold any stage in the world.
It doesn’t matter that Peter Evans’ production is a bit basic and may confuse people who are not intimate with the play.
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