Parisian party girl Violetta is determined to leave her scandalous past behind her. She seizes the chance for a new life with the adoring young Alfredo, but when his disapproving father appears, Violetta is forced to make an impossible choice between duty and desire.

La traviata

Glyndebourne

### Event Description: Kenneth Branagh in King Lear by William Shakespeare

**Event Title:** Kenneth Branagh in King Lear by William Shakespeare

**Venue:** The Griffin Theater at The Shed, 545 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001

**Dates:** October 26 - December 15, 2024
- **Previews:** October 26 - November 13

**Overview:**
Experience a powerful staging of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, "King Lear," featuring Kenneth Branagh in the title role. This production, set in the barbarous landscape of Ancient Britain, is co-directed by Rob Ashford, Branagh, and Lucy Skilbeck. It showcases a cast of rising stars from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and promises a fast-paced, intense portrayal of the play’s power and turmoil.

**Cast Highlights:**
- **Kenneth Branagh** as King Lear
- **Mara Allen**
- **Deborah Alli**
- **Raymond Anum**
- **Doug Colling**
- **Dylan Corbett-Bader**
- **Eleanor de Rohan**
- **Chloe Fenwick-Brown**
- **Joseph Kloska**
- **Corey Mylchreest**
- **Caleb Obediah**
- **Hughie O’Donnell**
- **Jessica Revell**

**Creative Team:**
- **Co-Directors:** Rob Ashford, Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Skilbeck
- **Set and Costume Designer:** Jon Bausor
- **Choreographer:** Aletta Collins
- **Projection Designer:** Nina Dunn
- **Lighting Designer:** Paul Keogan
- **Sound Designers and Composers:** Ben and Max Ringham
- **Fight Director:** Bret Yount

**Ticket Information:**
- **General Tickets:** On sale now. View the seat map and purchase tickets online.
- **Under 30 Tickets:** Guests under 30 years old can purchase up to two tickets at $25 each for seats at the front of the theater. Valid photo IDs listing proof of age must be presented to pick up all tickets.

**Special Notes:**
- **Running Time:** Approximately two hours, no intermission.
- **Content Advisory:** Contains scenes of violence and torture. Not recommended for those under the age of 13.
- **Effects:** Includes haze effects, strobe/flashing lights, and moments of nearly total darkness.
- **Late Seating:** Limited and latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

**Accessibility:**
- **Accessible Seating:** Available. Contact accessibility@theshed.org or call 646-455-3949 to discuss needs and options.
- **Assistive Listening Devices:** Available at the theater entrance. A driver’s license will be held to check out the device.
- **Accommodation Requests:** Can be submitted through The Shed’s online ticketing system.

**Contact Information:**
- **Email:** info@theshed.org
- **Phone:** 646-455-3494

**Support and Partners:**
Major support for "King Lear" is provided by the Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Commissioning Fund, the Shed Commissioners, and the Charina Endowment Fund, with additional support from the New York State Council on the Arts.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit [The Shed's website](https://www.theshed.org).

Aletta Collins

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