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The True and Antient History of King Lear and His Three Daughters (1730, Goodman's Fields)

TitleThe True and Antient History of King Lear and His Three Daughters
Year1730
Theater CompanyGoodman's Fields
Theaters
Release LocationsUK
Start Date1730-06-18
LanguagesEnglish
Audiencegeneral public
Play ConnectionsKing Lear (adaptation)

Description

Lear played by "a Gentleman for his Diversion, that lately play'd Hamlet" via The London Stage

Assistant SIP Editors — Added 2014-06-11

Cast Overview

GonerilMrs. Thomas
ReganMrs. Palmer
CordeliaMrs. Gifford
Duke of BurgundyWilliam Pearce
Duke of CornwallMachen
Duke of AlbanyR. Williams
Earl of KentBardin
Earl of GloucesterWilliam Gifford
EdgarHenry Gifford
EdmundW. WIlliams
GentlemanWilliam Penkethman

Company Overview

Theater Company Goodman's Fields

Production information courtesy of: Assistant SIP Editors