The Ambitious Statesman; Or, The Loyal Favourite is a 1679 tragedy by the English writer John Crowne. It was originally staged by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. The original cast is unknown except for Joseph Haines who played La Marre, and also spoke the epilogue.[1]
| The Ambitious Statesman | |
|---|---|
| Written by | John Crowne |
| Date premiered | March 1679 |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
Characters
edit- Charles, King of France
- The Dauphin
- The Constable of France
- The Duke of Vendosme
- Count Brisas
- Count La Force
- La Marre
- Mademoiselle De Guise
- La Guard
References
edit- ^ Van Lennep p.275
Bibliography
edit- Jenkinson, Matthew. Culture and Politics at the Court of Charles II, 1660-1685. Boydell & Brewer, 2010.
- Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.
- White, Arthur Franklin. John Crowne: His Life and Dramatic Works. Routledge, 2019.
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