Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Laura Harding

Sir Ian McKellen in first major theatrical role since stage fall

Sir Ian McKellen will star in Lear (Ian West/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Ian McKellen will take on his first major theatrical role since since his fall from the stage in 2024.

He will star in Lear, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s King Lear, at a small theatre in east London this winter.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.