The London Cuckolds

The London Cuckolds
Original languageEnglish
Written byEdward Ravenscroft
GenreRestoration Comedy
Premiere
Date22 December 1681
PlaceDorset Garden Theatre, London

The London Cuckolds is a 1681 comedy play by the English writer Edward Ravenscroft.[1]

It was performed at the Dorset Garden Theatre by the Duke's Company. The original cast included Cave Underhill as Wiseacre, James Nokes as Doodle, Joseph Williams as Townly, John Wiltshire as Loveday, William Smith as Ramble, Anthony Leigh as Dashwell, John Richards as Tom, Elizabeth Currer as Eugenia, Elizabeth Barry as Arabella, Elinor Leigh as Engine and Margaret Osborne as Jane.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Isenberg, Robert (26 February 2009). "The London Cuckolds". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
  2. ↑ Van Lennep p.303

Bibliography

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