"King Lear" (Performed Outdoors in front of the Historic Bear Cave)

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Ashley Hall Performing Arts Program Presents

King Lear

by William Shakespeare

March 15 & March 16 | 5:30 p.m.

Performed Outdoors in front of the Historic Bear Cave

A story of division, loss, endurance, and redemption, King Lear is as relevant today as it was in 1606 when, against a real-word backdrop of his own ebbing productivity and a kingdom divided, Shakespeare penned his play from a reimagined pre-Christian myth. Through the lens of an aging monarch who seeks to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, the play asks the timeless question of what binds us together as families, communities, and countries, and what are the forces that can break those bonds?

Set in a time referencing the 1920’s and integrating modern-day multi media, you don’t want to miss Ashley Hall’s “Shakespeare on the lawn” tradition.

Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for students

Performances will be held rain or shine.  In addition to traditional seating, guests are encouraged to bring a blanket to enjoy viewing the performance from the lawn. This performance also includes mature themes and runs approximately two hours.