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The True and Ancient History of King Lear (1712, The Drury Lane Company)

TitleThe True and Ancient History of King Lear
Year1712
Theater CompanyThe Drury Lane Company
Theaters
Release LocationsUK
Start Date1712-10-23
LanguagesEnglish
Audiencegeneral public
Play ConnectionsKing Lear (adaptation)

Cast Overview

King LearGeorge Powell
CordeliaMrs. Bradshaw
Earl of KentTheophilus Keene
Earl of GloucesterColley Cibber
EdgarMrs. Finch
EdmundJohn Mills
GentlemanWilliam Penkethman

Company Overview

Theater Company The Drury Lane Company

Production information courtesy of: Assistant SIP Editors