King Lear

Crucible Theatre, Sheffield

Booking from 29 Aug - 19 Sep 26

Suitable for all ages

Student tickets just £15.00

Plan your school trip to King Lear at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield for an unforgettable Shakespeare tragedy starring award winning Ian McDiarmid.

“Britain’s Finest Theatre”

 

Ian McKellen in The Guardian

One of Shakespeare's most revered and loved tragedy's.

Performed at the world famous Crucible theatre in Sheffield.

Starring Olivier and Tony award-winning actor Ian McDiarmid best known for playing Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars.

Prices

Tickets reduced to £15 per student
Tickets reduced to £15 per student for groups of 10 or more, with 1 free adult ticket for every 10 tickets
1 free adult ticket for every 10 tickets

Tickets valid for King Lear. All rates are for school groups of 10+, plus you’ll get 1 free adult ticket for every 10 students. All tickets are subject to availability. For more details and the latest rates, please get in touch.

Key Info

Location
Venue
Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
Address

Crucible Theatre
55 Norfolk St
Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield
S1 1DA

 

Age suitability
Ages
Suitable for all ages
Key Stages
EYFS, Higher, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5
Curriculum Levels
Early Level, First Level, Second Level, Senior Phase, Third/Fourth Level
Curriculum Links
Subjects
Classics, Drama, English, Media Studies
Topics
Creative Writing, Heritage and Culture, Immersive Theatre, Live Theatre Evaluation, Musical Theatre, Poetry, Public Speaking and Oracy, Shakespeare, Theatre Design
Things to know
Dates
Booking from 29 Aug - 19 Sep 26
Duration

Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

 

Min. group size
10 students
Adult/student ratio
At least 1 adult with every 10 students
SEND
Suitable for students with SEND (please speak to us for more information)
Times

7.15pm evening performance
Wed 9 Sep: 2pm
Thu 10 Sep: 1.30pm
Wed 16 Sep: 1:30pm

 

About

Shakespeare’s tragedy King Lear, starring Olivier and Tony award winning actor Ian McDiarmid at the world famous Crucible.

 

In an attempt to spend the remaining years of his life unburdened by the pressures of monarchy, King Lear decides to pass his lands and responsibilities to his three daughters.

When he tells them they must secure their inheritance by proving how much they love him, his eldest daughters make dramatic speeches. The youngest, refuses and is banished by her father.

Once in control of their father’s kingdom, Lear’s remaining daughters trade declarations of love for cold hearted treachery, ejecting the former king from their homes, and stripping him of his authority, his dignity, and ultimately, his sanity.

 

 

 

“Britain’s Finest Theatre”

 

Ian McKellen in The Guardian

“Always serious quality on show”

 

The Yorkshire Post

“A dynamic venue with a strong connection to it’s audience”

 

The Times

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