Stables Theatre presents
King Lear
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About this production
King Lear is Shakespeare's tragedy, staged by the Stables Theatre in Hastings in an edited version and directed by Tim Kendrick. The production is planned for March 2027.
Auditions are open
Open auditions are held on Sunday 22 November 2026 at 2:00pm at the Stables Theatre, The Bourne, Hastings. No advance booking is needed; auditionees should arrive at 2:00pm and allow at least two hours, as actors are mixed across scenes.
Roles: King Lear (male, 55-85); Goneril (female, 25-40); Regan (female, 25-40); Cordelia/Fool (female, 20-30); Countess of Kent/Caius (female, 45-75); Earl of Gloucester (male, 45-75); Edgar/Poor Tom (male, 20-35); Edmund (male, 20-35); Duke of Albany/Cornwall/Burgundy (male, 18-50); and multi-role parts (King of France, Oswald, Gentleman, Servant, Old Man, Messenger, Doctor, Soldier, Captain, Knight; any gender, 18-50).
The edited script is available by email from the Stables or on loan from the box office. The first read-through is Sunday 29 November at 2:00pm, and rehearsals start on Tuesday 5 January, usually Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings with occasional Sundays. The director is Tim Kendrick.
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