Internet Shakespeare Editions

Shakespeare in Performance: Stage Production

King Lear (1778, The Covent Garden Company)

TitleKing Lear
Year1778
Theater CompanyThe Covent Garden Company
Theaters
Release LocationsUK
Start Date1778-01-29
LanguagesEnglish
Audiencegeneral public
Play ConnectionsKing Lear (adaptation)

Cast Overview

King LearDavid Ross
GonerilMrs. Poussin
ReganMiss Ambrose
CordeliaMrs. Jackson
Duke of BurgundyBooth
Duke of CornwallThompson
Duke of AlbanyL'Estrange
Earl of KentFearon
Earl of GloucesterThomas Hull
EdgarLewis
EdmundJames Aickin
Gentleman UsherJohn Quick

Company Overview

Theater Company The Covent Garden Company

Production information courtesy of: Assistant SIP Editors