Henry IV of France (play)
Henry IV of France is a 1719 tragedy by the British writer Charles Beckingham. It portrays the reign of Henry IV of France, who was assassinated in 1610.
| Henry IV of France | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Charles Beckingham |
| Date premiered | 7 November 1719[1] |
| Place premiered | Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
The original cast included James Quin as Henry, Lacy Ryan as Prince of Conde, John Leigh as Duke of Vendome, John Ogden as Duke of Boullion, Thomas Smith as Villeyor, Richard Diggs as Rosny, John Harper as Montmorency, Christopher Bullock as Nuncio, Anthony Boheme as French Bishop, John Egleton as Ravillac and Jane Rogers as Charlotta. The epilogue was written by George Sewell.
References
- Burling p.78
Bibliography
- Burling, William J. A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, 1700-1737. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 1992.
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