The Royal Suppliants
| The Royal Suppliants | |
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| Original language | English |
| Written by | John Delap |
| Genre | Tragedy |
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| Date | 17 February 1781[1] |
| Place | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane |
The Royal Suppliants is a 1781 tragedy by John Delap.[2]
The original Drury Lane cast included William 'Gentleman' Smith as Acamas, John Bannister as Hyllus, James Aickin as Iolaus, William Farren as Alcander, John Hayman Packer as Thestor, Robert Palmer as Officer, Robert Bensley as Demophon, Ann Crawford as Dienira and Elizabeth Farren as Macaria.[3] It was dedicated to Henry Temple, 2nd Viscount Palmerston.
References
Bibliography
- Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of English Drama 1660-1900: Volume III. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
- Hogan, C.B (ed.) The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume V. Southern Illinois University Press, 1968.