King Lear’s Royal Premiere
King Lear’s Royal Premiere  
Podcast: History Daily
Published On: Fri Dec 26 2025
Description: December 26, 1606. The first performance of a new play in front of King James I caps an extraordinary year for William Shakespeare. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.