Shakespeare in Performance: Stage Production
The True and Ancient History of King Lear (1720, The Drury Lane Company)
| Title | The True and Ancient History of King Lear |
|---|---|
| Year | 1720 |
| Theater Company | The Drury Lane Company |
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| Release Locations | UK |
| Start Date | 1720-11-24 |
| Languages | English |
| Audience | general public |
| Play Connections | King Lear (adaptation) |
Cast Overview
| King Lear | Barton Booth |
|---|---|
| Cordelia | Hester Booth |
| Earl of Gloucester | John Thurmond |
| 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