The film and stage director talks talks to Mark Leipacher about his acclaimed production of King Lear, working with Simon Russell Beale and his career.

This is a recording of a live Platform event from May 2014.

The film and stage director talks talks to Mark Leipacher about his acclaimed production of King Lear, working with Simon Russell Beale and his career. This is a recording of a live Platform event from May 2014.

In conversation: Sam Mendes

This collection of films offers performance extracts from the National Theatre’s production of King Lear, alongside interviews with the cast and director about elements of the play.

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In conversation: Sam Mendes

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