Theatre: King Lear at the Gate

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

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.

An unparalleled portrait of power, hubris, greed and betrayal, King Lear runs at the Gate from 26 February to 27 April 2025, with previews from 21 February. Schools performances are available, contact the Box Office team on 01 874 40 45 or boxoffice@gate-theatre.ie for more information and booking.

Access

There will be an ISL-Interpreted performance of King Lear on Saturday, 19 April at 2pm. In advance of booking, the Gate ask that patrons with accessibility requirements contact boxoffice@gate-theatre.ie

Please note this performance includes the use of strobe lighting, haze and smoke effect. Contains descriptions and depictions of violence, death and hanging. The running time is approx 3 hr including interval.

Image courtesy of the Gate Theatre.