From abc.net.au: Sir Ian McKellen is widely recognised as the best classical actor of his generation, he has a glittering array of awards including two Academy Award nominations, and he's been knighted. Now at 68, Sir Ian has finally tackled perhaps Shakespeare's most demanding role, King Lear, and for eight days in Melbourne, he and a stellar cast will present 10 performances of 'Lear' and another great classic, Chekov's 'The Seagull'. [More]