Shakespeare's King Lear to screen live from London

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 2: Higher Visions is proud to announce the second installment of live screenings in Bermuda of theatrical productions from London following the enthusiastically received screening of FELA! on February 14-16 at the Neptune Cinema in Dockyard.

Between February through June Bermudians will have the opportunity to view four professionally produced performances on screen live from the National Theatre of London.

National Theatre Live is an exciting initiative to broadcast live performances of plays to cinemas worldwide; launched in June 2009 over 150,000 people saw the pilot season on 320 cinema screens in 22 countries. From South Africa to Australia, across the US and Canada and throughout the UK and Europe, National Theatre Live continues to grow as it enters its second season.

On March 3rd to 6th, 2011, the Donmar Warehouse's KING LEAR featuring Derek Jacobi as lead under the direction of the award-winning Michael Grandage will be shown once again at the rustic Neptune Cinema. One of the greatest works in western literature, KING LEAR explores the very nature of human existence: love and duty, power and loss, good and evil.

Critical reviewers have made the following comments about this prouction of KING LEAR which is currently touring Britain:

Grandage’s production…remakes the idea of what Shakespeare can be – The Observer

One of the most remarkable performances of the past decade – Daily Express

Individuals who attended the live screening of FELA! last month remarked that they felt as if they were present in the theatre and believe this is an excellent vehicle for Bermudians to have the opportunity to see a variety of professionally produced productions without having to spend money for transportation and hotel during these challenging economic times.

Other performances in the National Theatre Live Series for the remainder of the season include Danny Boyle’s production of a new adaptation of “FRANKENSTEIN” which opens in London on March 17th , and Howard Davies’ production of Chekhov’s “THE CHERRY ORCHARD” which opens on June 30th.

This week's screening will begin with a complimentary private screening for press representatives, educators and artists on Thursday followed by a student screening on Friday, March 4th at the Liberty Theatre at 9:30am.

On Saturday the general viewings will take place at 7:30pm and on Sunday at 5pm.

Costs for tickets are $35 and $10 for the student presentation. They are available online at www.premiertickets.bm or at the Liberty Theatre box office. For further information call 291-6243 or email [email protected].