Internet Shakespeare Editions

Shakespeare in Performance: Stage Production

King Lear (1770, The Drury Lane Company)

TitleKing Lear
Year1770
Theater CompanyThe Drury Lane Company
Theaters
Release LocationsUK
Start Date1770-02-21
LanguagesEnglish
Audiencegeneral public
Play ConnectionsKing Lear (adaptation)

Cast Overview

King LearDavid Garrick
GonerilMrs. Stephens
ReganMrs. W. Barry
CordeliaMrs. S. Barry
Duke of BurgundyJames Wrighten
Duke of CornwallRichard Hurst
Duke of AlbanyJames Aickin
Earl of KentAstley Bransby
Earl of GloucesterBurton
EdgarSamuel Reddish
EdmundJ. Palmer
Old ManHartry
CaptainEllis Ackman
Gentleman UsherJames William Dodd
2nd OfficerFawcett
1st OfficersWilliam Keen

Company Overview

Theater Company The Drury Lane Company

Production information courtesy of: Assistant SIP Editors