In the picture: Bodil Malmberg, Jakob Eklund, Sanna Krepper, Mattias Redbo och Cicilia Sedvall, actors
The aging King Lear wishes to retire and decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters. However, the gift comes with a condition: each daughter must convince him of her love for him. The one who loves him the most will be rewarded most richly. But in a world where power struggles and betrayal are part of everyday life, Lear’s naivety and arrogance make him an easy target for his power-hungry children.

William Shakespeare’s King Lear has captivated audiences for more than four hundred years – and in many ways, it is as relevant today as ever. The play’s intricate interplay of family relationships, love, and greed leads to a dramatic reckoning in which the very nature of humanity is laid bare.

In a musical blend of tradition and innovation, director Alexander Öberg offers a new interpretation of King Lear and explores one of humanity’s most fundamental dilemmas: How does one know if one is truly loved?