More Lear reviews

Continuing from the last post.

Kevin Kline as Lear? I see him as being too young - to me he is a comedic actor, not a figure of pity.
1. What are the two differeing ways to play the opening scene? Which does this review prefer? Which do you prefer and why?
2. "A little humor and some pockets of lucidity help speed the story’s route into the abyss, of course." Is this something you agree with? Did you like the humour in the Bondi production?

Germaine Greer's review of RSC's Lear is very well written.
1. Where do you think Lear (McKellen) drops his trousers? Why that scene? What might a naked Lear add to the play?
2. Is this a feminist reading of the play? why?


The idea behind reading all these reviews is so that you can consider the many different interpretations, productions, of the play. Once you have a good idea of the many ways is can be performed, you can assume a well-rounded opinion of your own.

And yes, Dr. Who was very good.