Shameless Star to Play King Lear in Manchester
- * Actor david Threlfall (known for Shameless) will play King Lear at the Royal Exchange Theater in Manchester in 2026, marking the theatre's 50th anniversary.
- * The season will open with a production of Jim Cartwright's Road, starring Johnny Vegas, Lucy Beaumont, and Shobna Gulati.
- * The Royal Exchange has been staging plays in its current module since 1976.
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David Threlfall to Play King Lear:
* Actor david Threlfall (known for Shameless) will play King Lear at the Royal Exchange Theater in Manchester in 2026, marking the theatre’s 50th anniversary.
* He was a prominent figure at the Royal Exchange in the 80s and 90s but hasn’t performed there as 1999 due to a disagreement with an artistic director.
Royal Exchange 50th Anniversary Season:
* The season will open with a production of Jim Cartwright’s Road, starring Johnny Vegas, Lucy Beaumont, and Shobna Gulati.
* Sir Tom Courtenay will also be involved, appearing in a pre-recorded segment.
Royal Exchange History:
* The Royal Exchange has been staging plays in its current module since 1976.
* Threlfall was previously an associate artistic director at the theatre.