The Fatal Vision
The Fatal Vision is a 1716 tragedy by the British writer Aaron Hill. It is also known as The Fatal Vision: Or, the Fall of Siam.
| The Fatal Vision | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Aaron Hill |
| Date premiered | 7 February 1716[1] |
| Place premiered | Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
It is set at the Chinese imperial court in an unspecified time, and features the Chinese Emperor, his wife and two sons plus a captive princess from Siam.[2]
Hill funded the production using his own money. It ran for seven nights at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre.[3]
References
- Burling p.61
- Gerrard p.58
- Gerrard p.58
Bibliography
- Burling, William J. A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, 1700-1737. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 1992.
- Gerrard, Christine. Aaron Hill: The Muses' Projector, 1685-1750. Oxford University Press, 2003.
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