The Dresser

In a small English regional theatre during World War II, a troupe of touring actors frantically stage a production of Shakespeare's King Lear as Sir, the ageing actor playing Lear, struggles to keep up due to his failing health and approaching senility. His dresser Norman scrambles to keep the show alive while Sir reflects on his turbulent friendships and personal demons, leading to a poignant exploration of loyalty, identity, and the power of theatre to transcend mortality.