Internet Shakespeare Editions

Shakespeare in Performance: Stage Production

King Lear (1756, The Covent Garden Company)

TitleKing Lear
Year1756
Theater CompanyThe Covent Garden Company
Theaters
Release LocationsUK
Start Date1756-02-26
LanguagesEnglish
Audiencegeneral public
Play ConnectionsKing Lear (adaptation)

Cast Overview

King LearBarry
GonerilStephens
ReganHamilton
CordeliaMiss Nossiter
Duke of BurgundyBennett
Duke of CornwallAnderson
Duke of AlbanyWhite
Earl of KentSparks
Earl of GloucesterRidout
EdgarRyan
EdmundH. Smith
Gentleman UsherMr. Shuter

Company Overview

Theater Company The Covent Garden Company

Production information courtesy of: Assistant SIP Editors