King Lear at A Noise Within

Regarded by many as Shakespeare's best work, King Lear depicts an aging monarch's descent into madness as his family and country are torn apart by the ambition and jealousy of his children. As an aging patriarch slowly loses his grip on sanity, his kingdom disintegrates in the wake of his divested power. This sweeping legend depicts the devastating consequences of pride, as King Lear's hubris and his daughters' ambitions destroy not just their own family, but an entire nation as well. See this production of the classic tragic masterpiece presented at A Noise Within in Pasadena.This play is recommended for ages 12 and older.