King Edgar and Alfreda

King Edgar and Alfreda
Original languageEnglish
Written byEdward Ravenscroft
GenreTragedy
Premiere
DateOctober 1677
PlaceTheatre Royal, Drury Lane, London

King Edgar and Alfreda is a 1677 tragedy by the English writer Edward Ravenscroft.[1] It was first staged by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. It is based on the life of the early English King Edwgar and his wife Alfreda.

The original cast included Michael Mohun as Edgar, Cardell Goodman as Ethelwold, Nicholas Burt as Ruthin, Thomas Clark as Aldernold, John Wiltshire as Oswold, Philip Griffin as Durzo, Frances Maria Knight as The Queen and Elizabeth Boutell as Matilda.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "King Edgar and Alfreda· : A tragi-comedy, acted at the Theatre-Royal, written by Edward Ravenscroft, Gent". The Huntington. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  2. ↑ Van Lennep p.264

Bibliography

  • Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.
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