Shakespeare’s King Lear as you’ve never seen it before – in less than a minute

Oonagh Keating. Updated October 7th, 2019

Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King‘s version of King Lear is like no production there’s ever been. It’s far shorter, for a start, and a lot funnier, yet still somehow Shakespearian. See what we mean …

Take that, Shakespeare! pic.twitter.com/DHRjzrGoqx

— Alasdair Beckett-King (@MisterABK) October 4, 2019

Now, we’re not sure how well this would go down at the Globe, but Twitter certainly appreciated it.

If he hadn't said anything in the way of explanation, I'd have honestly believed this was normal Shakespeare. And yes, it is still too long. The FUCK, Shakespeare?

Oh and #GingersRule 🤘 https://t.co/3fdEQj3wZ6

— Kelly. 🦁🦁🦁 (@Punkrock666) October 4, 2019

This is my new favourite Shakespeare play. https://t.co/5QOaS69QA8

— Aira Lee (@AiraPlaysGames) October 4, 2019

Superb!

— Jeffw (@Jeffwni) October 4, 2019

Actor Samuel West, who knows a thing or two about performing the works of Shakespeare, had both praise …and a request.

Beautifully done. Next (please): Macbeth in alphabetical order

— Samuel West (@exitthelemming) October 4, 2019

Source: @MisterABK Image: @MisterABK