King Lear – Synopsis In 2017, Broadway Cinema circuit will join hand with Royal Shakespeare Company, one of the most prestigious theatres in the UK, to bring 2 pieces of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece to the big screens in cinemas! King Lear (RSC 2017), one of the all-time greatest tragedies, will be brought to HK in mid-February 2017 while the magical The Tempest (RSC 2017) will be coming in May 2017! King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty he soon finds himself stripped of all the trappings of state, wealth and power he had taken for granted. Alone in the wilderness he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher returns to play King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare. The production is directed by Artistic Director Gregory Doran. ‘Exceptional’ – The Guardian ★★★★ ‘Thrilling… A Revelation’ – Times ★★★★ ‘Sher is magnificient’ – Independent ★★★★ ‘Antony Sher’s monumental King Lear is a crowning achievement in his career’ - The Telegraph ★★★★ Director : Gregory Doran Cast : Antony Sher Screening Information 19-FEB 2017 (SUN) / 3:40PM / PALACE ifc 4-MAR 2017 (SAT) / 8:00PM / AMC Pacific Place 12-MAR 2017 (SUN) / 3:40PM / Broadway The ONE Ticketing : PALACE ifc / Broadway The ONE http://www.cinema.com.hk/en/movie/special/8 AMC Pacific Place https://www.amccinemas.com.hk//ticketing/movieDetail/16/9466

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​About Royal Shakespeare Company Since founded in 1961, Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has served as one of the most well-established theatre companies in the world. Apart from producing stage performances of Shakespeare, RSC has also produced & performed other classics, and new work. Each year, over 1 million visitors join RSC at the Stratford-upon-Avon theatres, in additional to their performances throughout the UK and across the world. With the success of Richard II & Merchant of Venice in 2016, Broadway Cinemas Circuit and RSC are brining more Shakespeare’s works to HK audience in the coming year!