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Edward II

Christopher Marlowe

Length
2 h 54 min
Chapters
5
Language
English
First published
1594

Christopher Marlowe's Elizabethan tragedy focuses on the downfall of King Edward II, whose love for his favorite courtier, Piers Gaveston, leads to rebellion. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Cast Gaveston: Chuck Williamson King Edward II: Martin Geeson Lancaster/Berkeley: Todd Mortimer Senior/Monks/Matrevis: Ric F Mortimer Junior: mb Earl of Kent: Arielle Lipshaw Earl of Warwick/Sir John of Hainault/Lightborn: Alan Mapstone Bishops of Coventry, Winchester, and Canterbury/Spencer Senior: Algy Pug Queen Isabella/Narrator: Elizabeth Klett Pembroke/Mower/Gurney: Thomas Cardwell Prince Edward: Charlotte Duckett Spencer Junior: Robin King Baldock: om123 Leicester: Joseph Abell First Poor Man/Earl of Arundel/First Lord: bala Third Poor Man/Rice Ap Howell/Trussel/Second Lord: Amanda Friday King's Niece: Libby Gohn Messenger/Herald: Caprisha Page

Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett

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