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King Lear

The Left Bank Theater invites you to the performance of "King Lear" directed by Dmytro Zakhozhenko. The deep and important meanings that William Shakespeare put into his work are given a new modern interpretation in an honest and relevant performance. You have to see it!

The performance of "King Lear" in Kyiv will take place at the Kyiv Academic Theater of Drama and Comedy on the left bank of the Dnieper.

Why is it worth going to the theater to see the performance of "King Lear" in Kyiv?

  1. A modern take on the famous Shakespearean plot.
  2. Masterful translation of the play by Yuri Andrukhovych.
  3. Talented embodiment of complex images of the main characters.

Performance of "King Lear" in Kyiv

The Left Bank Theater presents a frank and topical performance of "King Lear" based on the play by William Shakespeare. An exclusive adaptation of the text of the work for the production was prepared by the famous Ukrainian poet, prose writer, and translator Yuriy Andrukhovych. A new directorial approach to the well-known plot, talented actors, and the magical atmosphere of the theater are the components of a special pastime. Don't miss it!

New, relevant meanings of the story of King Lear

The modern production appeals to the viewer, calling to think about a difficult but important question: can love and devotion heal the wounds inflicted by human madness? After all, the thirst for power and pride cloud the mind, and a great inheritance becomes a source of even greater discord. King Lear appears before the audience - a ruler blinded by his own ego. He decides to divide Britain between his three daughters. To determine who will get the best part of the inheritance, the king announces a kind of competition: whose love for his father will be expressed most eloquently - and will receive the largest part of the lands. But this is not just a story about hereditary monarchy or the luxurious life of the royal family. This is not a fairy tale about a prosperous kingdom, but rather a chronicle of how sweet illusions are shattered by cruel reality. A parade of flattery, falsehood and hypocrisy leads to disaster not only for Lear's family, but also for the entire country. A reckless choice becomes a point of no return for every participant in the dramatic events...

The performance is 18+ (there are scenes of violence). We are waiting for you!

Where to buy tickets for the performance "King Lear" in Kyiv?

Book your tickets today on the Concert.ua website.