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The True and Ancient History of King Lear and His Three Daughters (1726, The Drury Lane Company)

TitleThe True and Ancient History of King Lear and His Three Daughters
Year1726
Theater CompanyThe Drury Lane Company
Theaters
Release LocationsUK
Start Date1726-12-19
LanguagesEnglish
Audiencegeneral public
Play ConnectionsKing Lear (adaptation)

Cast Overview

King LearJohn Mills
GonerilMrs. Heron
ReganMrs. Butler
CordeliaMrs. Booth
Earl of KentCharles Williams
Earl of GloucesterJohn Thurmond
EdgarRobert Wilks
EdmundJames Quin
GentlemanCibber Jr.

Company Overview

Theater Company The Drury Lane Company

Production information courtesy of: Assistant SIP Editors