The Ambitious Statesman
| The Ambitious Statesman | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | John Crowne |
| Genre | Tragedy |
| Premiere | |
| Date | March 1679 |
| Place | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
The Ambitious Statesman; Or, The Loyal Favourite is a 1679 tragedy by the English writer John Crowne.[1] 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.[2]
Characters
- 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
- ↑ Wessel, Jane. "Staging the London Charter Crisis and Policing Political Participation in John Crowne's City Politiques". Project MUSE. Johns Hopkins University. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
- ↑ Van Lennep p.275
Bibliography
- 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.