Laurence Spellman and Neal Barry are about to start rehearsals for Dennis Kelly's new play, The Gods Weep. Influenced by King Lear, the play charts the fragmentation of the world the CEO of a global business (Jeremy Irons)has previously controlled so rigourously once he starts losing his grip on reality. The ensuing power struggle lays bare the corruption of the corporate world and the brutality of national security. Commissioned by the RSC The Gods Weep will be mounted at Hampstead, is directed by Maria Aberg and its initial run will be until 3 Apr with a press night on 17 Mar.