17 November 2026 - 2 January 2027
Lear
17 November 2026 - 2 January 2027
About
Shakespeare’s King Lear, reimagined by Jay Miller and Simon Stephens, with Ian McKellen.
Ian: I mean, I've organised my life for good or bad, so that acting is the main thing I do.
LEAR: My wits begin to turn—
Ian: So if I’m not acting, what’s the point?
This production is generously supported by Cockayne - Grants for the Arts and London Community Foundation.
With special thanks to our production circle, Carolyn Ward, Fiona Clements, Georgia Oetker, John Handscombe, and those who wish to remain anonymous. For information on joining our circle, email samantha@theyardtheatre.co.uk.
On-sale dates will be announced soon. Yard Residents find out first and book first, then Yard Regulars, then everyone else.
Become a memberDATES & TIMES
On-sale dates are coming. Yard Residents find out first and book first, then Yard Regulars, then everyone else.
HOW TO BOOK
ON-SALE
An on-sale date will be announced soon. Members find out first.
ONLINE
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BOX OFFICE
Call 020 3606 0164, Monday to Friday, 10am–5.30pm. A £3 booking fee applies, waived on Access tickets.
WAYS TO SAVE
Tickets start at £10.
NO EMPTY SEATS
If you’re aged 27 and under, you can get £5 tickets at the door to all performances that are not sold out. Just show up, and bring your ID.
CONCESSIONS
If you're aged 27 and under, 65+, a student or are unwaged, tickets are priced cheaper.
GROUP BOOKINGS
Tickets for Lear are limited to 4 per customer. If you're a school or university, email us.
ACCESS & SUITABILITY
ACCESS
Access tickets are priced as concessions and can be booked online. We offer free tickets for companions, and these must be booked by emailing boxoffice@theyardtheatre.co.uk
AGE GUIDANCE, CONTENT ADVICE & RUNNING TIME
They'll be available closer to opening. This show is still being made.
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