Premiere
KING LEAR by William Shakespeare
At Teatro do Bairro

From April 3 to April 26, 2026
Wed. to Fri. 9:00 PM | Sat. and Sun. 5:00 PM
Performance with Portuguese Sign Language interpretation: April 18

Translation: Álvaro Cunhal
Directed by António Pires
With Adriano Luz, André Ramos, Carolina Campanela, Cláudio da Silva, Crista Alfaiate, Dinarte Branco, Dinis Gomes, Francisco Vistas, Gonçalo Norton, Hugo Mestre Amaro, Jaime Baeta, João Barbosa, Marcello Urgeghe, Rodrigo Machado and Sofia Marques

Synopsis
King Lear, one of William Shakespeare’s greatest works, tells the story of an aging monarch who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, hoping to retire from ruling while still retaining authority and the respect of all. By demanding public declarations of devotion, he sets off a political game that quickly turns against him. Stripped of power and betrayed by the very alliances he believed were secure, Lear wanders through a world that no longer belongs to him. Amid storm and ruin, he discovers—too late—the fragility of power and of the human condition itself.

Age Rating – 12+. Approx.duration: 150m, including intermission

Tickets
€15 Discounts (available only at the Teatro do Bairro box office):
€10 (under 25, over 65, and performing arts professionals)
€8 (Audience Day – Wednesdays, and holders of the TdB friend card)

Tickets available at www.bol.pt and at participating sales points
Reservations and information: +351 21 347 33 58 / +351 91 321 12 63
(weekdays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and on performance days, 2 hours before the show)