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Under 30 Tickets
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Guests under 30 years old may purchase up to two tickets at the front of the theater at $25 each. Both ticket buyers and their guests must be under the age of 30. These orders will be held for pick up at the box office in the lobby starting one hour prior to curtain. Valid photo IDs listing proof of age must be presented to pick up all ticket(s). Failure to show proof of age will result in a $200 surcharge per ticket.
About this program
Kenneth Branagh plays the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, set in the barbarous landscape of Ancient Britain. Featuring a cast of rising stars from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art co-directed by Rob Ashford, Branagh, and Lucy Skilbeck, this production releases the play’s power and turmoil in a fast-paced staging.
In playing Lear, Branagh completes a trifecta of great Shakespearean tragic roles, complementing past appearances as Hamlet in his Academy Award–nominated film version of the play (1996) and on stage as Macbeth in a celebrated immersive production (2014). This strictly limited, exclusive US engagement of King Lear runs for 50 performances only.
Cast
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Details
- Running time: Approximately two hours, no intermission
- Late seating is limited and latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.
- King Lear contains scenes of violence and torture. Not recommended for those under the age of 13.
- There are haze effects, strobe/flashing lights, and moments of nearly total darkness.
Location and dates
October 26 – December 15, 2024
Previews October 26 – November 13
The Shed’s Griffin Theater is located at 545 West 30th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues. View The Shed on a map.
For information about accessibility and arriving at The Shed, visit our Accessibility page.
Accessibility
Seating
The Shed’s Griffin Theater has accessible seating. Please contact us in advance to discuss your needs and available options by emailing accessibility@theshed.org or calling (646) 455-3494.
Assistive Listening
Visitors may check out assistive listening devices at the entrance to the theater. A driver’s license will be held to check out the device.
Purchasing Tickets
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Contact Us
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Thank you to our partners
The creation of new work at The Shed is generously supported by the Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Commissioning Fund and the Shed Commissioners.
Major support for live productions at The Shed is provided by the Charina Endowment Fund, with additional support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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