[PAR] [TLE] King Lear [SEP] King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare.  It depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character, after he disposes of his kingdom giving bequests to two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, bringing tragic consequences for all.  Derived from the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king, the play has been widely adapted for the stage and motion pictures, with the title role coveted by many of the world's most accomplished actors. [PAR] [TLE] Jack Whitam [SEP] Whitam studied acting at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.  Shortly after graduating in 2003, he went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company for their Tragedies Season where he appeared as Lennox in Macbeth directed by Dominic Cooke and Burgundy in King Lear directed by Bill Alexander.  He also appeared in a newly devised piece called PILATE directed by Michael Boyd
[PAR] [TLE] King Lear [ SEP ] King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare . It depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character , after he disposes of his kingdom giving bequests to two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him , bringing tragic consequences for all . Derived from the legend of Leir of Britain , a mythological pre - Roman Celtic king , the play has been widely adapted for the stage and motion pictures , with the title role coveted by many of the world 's most accomplished actors . [PAR] [TLE] Jack Whitam [ SEP ] Whitam studied acting at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School . Shortly after graduating in 2003 , he went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company for their Tragedies Season where he appeared as Lennox in Macbeth directed by Dominic Cooke and Burgundy in King Lear directed by Bill Alexander . He also appeared in a newly devised piece called PILATE directed by Michael Boyd
Jack Whitam appeared as Burgundy in the play King Lear. Who is the author of this play?
Jack Whitam appeared as Burgundy in the play King Lear . Who is the author of this play ?
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare