Charles Dickens’ 1848 Review of William Macready’s King Lear

Published in The Examiner – 27th October 1848 THE THEATRICAL EXAMINER HAYMARKET THEATRE MR MACREADY appeared on Wednesday evening in King Lear. The House was crowded in every part before the rising of the curtain, and he was received with deafening enthusiasm. The emotions awakened in the audience by his magnificent performance, and often demonstrated … Continue reading Charles Dickens’ 1848 Review of William Macready’s King Lear