Shakespeare in Performance: Stage Production
The True and Ancient History of King Lear (1718, The Drury Lane Company)
| Title | The True and Ancient History of King Lear |
|---|---|
| Year | 1718 |
| Theater Company | The Drury Lane Company |
| Theaters | |
| Release Locations | UK |
| Start Date | 1718-03-01 |
| Languages | English |
| Audience | general public |
| Play Connections | King Lear (adaptation) |
Cast Overview
| King Lear | Barton Booth |
|---|---|
| Cordelia | Hester Santlow |
| Earl of Kent | John Thurmond |
| Earl of Gloucester | Colley Cibber |
| Edgar | Robert Wilks |
| Edmund | John Mills |
| Gentleman | William Penkethman |
Company Overview
| Theater Company | The Drury Lane Company |
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Production information courtesy of: Assistant SIP Editors