Person: King Lear

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Waterford won’t find vision for future in populist barstool jibes

There is literal and metaphorical blindness in King Lear. Sight and vision are linked to good judgment and when Lear disowns Cordelia his loyal aide Kent urges him to

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On the record: Maradona's life laid bare in new documentary

The highs and lows of Diego Maradona’s life in Naples provided fertile ground for a major new documentary, writes Ed Power

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A question of taste: Conor O’Riordan

- Des O’DriscollConor O’Riordan is from Millstreet, Co Cork, and is an actor with Rough Magic’s new ensemble cast.

Electronic confetti is no substitute for the human experience

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E Lockhart's fans always want to know why the dogs had to die

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Book review: Unleashing Demons — The Inside Story of Brexit

Early start was half the work for grown-up star Hugh O’Conor

We first saw Hugh O’Conor a child in Lamb, and he’s gone on to become an accomplished photographer and actor, writes Alan O’Riordan.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2017

Dublin offers perfect backdrop for raunchy new adaption of Jane Austen’s Love & Friendship

Dublin provided the perfect backdrop for Whit Stillman’s raunchy adaptation of one of Jane Austen’s lesser-known works, writes Helen Barlow

Wed, 11 May, 2016

Book review: 1606 William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear

NOTHING will come of nothing, King Lear famously declares as he considers dividing his kingdom between his daughters commensurate with their expressions of love for him.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Leinster v Connacht - Guinness PRO12 Round 11

Leinster rule as provincial derby kings

Leinster 13 Connacht 0: Leinster may be alone among the provinces in having their European ambitions sundered before Christmas, but they have emerged from the festive season as undisputed top dogs on the island after last night’s gritty defeat of Connacht.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Book review: Station Eleven

ON A SNOWY winter’s evening in Toronto, a famous actor named Arthur Leander dies on stage during a performance of King Lear. 

Sat, 25 Apr, 2015

The best international arts events of 2014

GIVEN the weather we’ve been enduring here lately, you have to envy the Australian lifestyle. They can plan open air events with confidence, and if you were thinking of celebrating the first months of 2014 down under, then Sydney is the place to head for, where on Feb 1 you can enjoy Opera in the Domain free.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2014

Damon: Batman a breeze for Ben

Playing Batman won't be a challenge for Ben Affleck, according to Matt Damon.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2013

A chance to strut their stuff

SHAKESPEAREAN theatre is associated with the tragic figures Hamlet, King Lear and Othello.

Tue, 05 Mar, 2013

Actress feared ‘Love/Hate’ fan fury over Darren killing

The actress who shot dead Darren — the character played by Robert Sheehan in hit TV show Love/Hate — has said she feared a backlash after killing “the best-looking boy on Irish television”.

Tue, 05 Mar, 2013

Running with the rough crowd

The Boys of Foley Street whisks its audience through Dublin’s inner city, says Pádraic Killeen

Wed, 10 Oct, 2012

Playing it straight with A Doll House

Pan Pan’s take on Henrik Ibsen’s classic tragedy toys with its title but is otherwise true to his vision, says Pádraic Killeen

Wed, 04 Apr, 2012

Actor Corin Redgrave dies

Actor Corin Redgrave has died at the age of 70, his family said today.

Tue, 06 Apr, 2010

Pacino to play King Lear

Al Pacino is joining forces with filmmaker Michael Radford for their second shot at Shakespeare - a big screen adaptation of 'King Lear'.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2009

Hopkins to play King Lear in movie adaptation

Anthony Hopkins has been confirmed as the latest actor to play King Lear in a big screen adaptation of Shakespeare's great tragedy.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2008

Des Lynam and Kylie Minogue both receive OBEs in Queen’s honours list

CLARE-BORN broadcaster Des Lynam joined pop princess Kylie Minogue, veteran chat show host Michael Parkinson and actress Julie Walters on Queen Elizabeth’s new year’s honours list published yesterday.

Sat, 29 Dec, 2007

McKellan feared King Lear would turn him mad

Ian McKellan fought against playing tragic Shakespeare character King Lear onstage - because he feared the role would make him mad.

Wed, 19 Sep, 2007

McKellen says King Lear role makes him nervous

Award-winning actor Ian McKellen today said playing the title character in Shakespeare’s King Lear, was more rewarding than recent film roles such as Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

Plot mystery over Baldwin's 'illness' in Corrie

Coronation Street’s Mike Baldwin is to be struck down by Alzheimer’s disease in a dramatic TV storyline.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2005

Plummer to play disgraced cardinal

Christopher Plummer has been cast as Cardinal Bernard Law in Our Fathers, a TV film about the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandal in the US.

Wed, 14 Apr, 2004

Harris departs on a high

With the coming Harry Potter and this film, Richard Harris departs us on a high.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2002

Tributes flood in for Yes, Minister star

Tributes have poured in for ‘‘awesomely gifted comic actor’’ Nigel Hawthorne, who died of a heart attack, aged 72.

Thu, 27 Dec, 2001

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