King Lear: Audio CD Set

Paul Scofield plays Shakespeare’s King Lear in this new recording for the acclaimed Naxos AudioBooks series. A full supporting cast, including Kenneth Branagh as the Fool, performs the complete, unabridged New Cambridge Shakespeare text of the play, with sound effects and accompanying music. The set of three CDs is accompanied by notes and a synopsis of the play. The cast includes Paul Scofield, Kenneth Branagh, David Burke, Alec McCowen, Sara Kestelman, Harriet Walter, Emilia Fox, Toby Stephens and Richard McCabe.

• Stars Paul Scofield in the title role, with full supporting cast including Kenneth Branagh as the Fool • The cast also includes Alec McCowen, David Burke, Harriet Walter, Sarah Kestelman, Emilia Fox, Toby Stephens and Richard McCabe