Internet Shakespeare Editions

Shakespeare in Performance: Stage Production

King Lear (1748, The Covent Garden Company)

TitleKing Lear
Year1748
Theater CompanyThe Covent Garden Company
Theaters
Release LocationsUK
Start Date1748-10-03
LanguagesEnglish
Audiencegeneral public
Play ConnectionsKing Lear (adaptation)

Cast Overview

King LearJames Quin
GonerilMiss Haughton
ReganMrs. Ridout
CordeliaMrs. Ward
Duke of BurgundyPaddick
Duke of CornwallBencraft
Duke of AlbanyMr. Anderson
Earl of KentGibson
Earl of GloucesterRoger Bridgwater
EdgarLacy Ryan
EdmundRidout
Gentleman UsherJohn Cushing

Company Overview

Theater Company The Covent Garden Company

Production information courtesy of: Assistant SIP Editors