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First Encounters: King Lear | Trailer

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About the play

Our First Encounters production of King Lear will tour from September to December 2025.

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Tour Venues

Find your nearest venue for our tour of First Encounters King Lear 2025

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Cast and Creatives

Meet the cast and creative team for our 80-minute First Encounters production of King Lear.

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Interview with Director Justine Themen

We sat down with the Director of First Encounters: King Lear to explore the visionary way we are using Shakespeare's works to tackle issues that young people feel most strongly about.

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