The Amorous Old Woman
| The Amorous Old Woman | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Thomas Duffet |
| Genre | Restoration Comedy |
| Premiere | |
| Date | March 1674 |
| Place | Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre, London |
The Amorous Old Woman; Or, 'Tis Well If It Take is a 1674 comedy play by the English writer Thomas Duffet.[1] It was originally staged by the King's Company at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre. It was part of the tradition of Restoration comedy.[2]
Given the number of younger actors in the cast, it may have been a lenten play. The original cast included William Beeston as Amante, Carey Perin as Cicco, John Coysh as Riccamare, Martin Powell as Furfante, Elizabeth Cox as Constantia, Elizabeth James as Arabella, Elizabeth Boutell as Clara and Katherine Corey as Strega.[3]
References
- ↑ Sell, Jonathan P. A. "Riots, Religious Controversy and Quakers in Thomas Duffett's The Mock-Tempest (1674)". The Review of English Studies. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
- ↑ Canfield p.3
- ↑ Van Lennep p.214
Bibliography
- Canfield, J. Douglas. Tricksters and Estates: On the Ideology of Restoration Comedy. University Press of Kentucky, 2014.
- Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.