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The True and Ancient History of King Lear and His Three Daughters (1752, The Covent Garden Company)

TitleThe True and Ancient History of King Lear and His Three Daughters
Year1752
Theater CompanyThe Covent Garden Company
Theaters
Release LocationsUK
Start Date1752-10-16
LanguagesEnglish
Audiencegeneral public
Play ConnectionsKing Lear (adaptation)

Cast Overview

King LearHenry Gifford
GonerilMiss Haughton
ReganMrs. Ridout
CordeliaMrs. Vincent
Duke of BurgundyBencraft
Duke of CornwallUsher
Duke of AlbanyMr. Anderson
Earl of KentAstley Bransby
Earl of GloucesterSparks
EdgarRyan
EdmundRidout
Gentleman UsherDyer

Company Overview

Theater Company The Covent Garden Company

Production information courtesy of: Assistant SIP Editors