The Governour of Cyprus
The Governour of Cyprus (or The Governor of Cyprus) is a 1703 play by the English writer John Oldmixon.[1] It premiered at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre in London, but the exact date was unclear with some sources putting the first performance in December 1702.[2]
| The Governour of Cyprus | |
|---|---|
| Written by | John Oldmixon |
| Date premiered | January 1703 |
| Place premiered | Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
The original cast included George Powell as Phorsano, Barton Booth as Virotto, Thomas Betterton as Iopano and Elizabeth Barry as Issamenea.
References
- Nicoll p.160
- Burling p.32
Bibliography
- Burling, William J. A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, 1700-1737. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 1992.
- Nicoll, Allardyce. History of English Drama, 1660-1900, Volume 2. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
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