Internet Shakespeare Editions

Shakespeare in Performance: Stage Production

King Lear (1771, The Drury Lane Company)

TitleKing Lear
Year1771
Theater CompanyThe Drury Lane Company
Theaters
Release LocationsUK
Start Date1771-11-23
LanguagesEnglish
Audiencegeneral public
Play ConnectionsKing Lear (adaptation)

Cast Overview

King LearBarry
GonerilMrs. Reddish
ReganMrs. Egerton
CordeliaMrs. S. Barry
Duke of CornwallRichard Hurst
Duke of AlbanyJohn H. Packer
Earl of KentAstley Bransby
Earl of GloucesterJames Aickin
EdgarSamuel Reddish
EdmundJ. Palmer
CuranFawcett
CaptainEllis Ackman
Gentleman UsherJames William Dodd
PeasantHartry

Company Overview

Theater Company The Drury Lane Company

Production information courtesy of: Assistant SIP Editors