The Royal Suppliants
The Royal Suppliants is a 1781 tragedy by John Delap.[2]
| The Royal Suppliants | |
|---|---|
| Written by | John Delap |
| Date premiered | 17 February 1781[1] |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
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 and Elizabeth Farren as Macaria.[3] It was dedicated to Henry Temple, 2nd Viscount Palmerston.
References
- Hogan p.409
- Nicoll p.80
- Hogan p.409
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.
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