The Tuscan Treaty
The Tuscan Treaty is a 1733 tragedy by the British writer William Bond also known by the longer title The Tuscan Treaty: or, Tarquin's overthrow. It is set during the time of the Overthrow of the Roman monarchy.
| The Tuscan Treaty | |
|---|---|
| Written by | William Bond |
| Date premiered | 20 August 1733[1] |
| Place premiered | Covent Garden Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
The original Covent Garden cast included Thomas Walker as Porsenna and Jane Rogers as Valeria. The prologue was written by Aaron Hill.[2] It was not considered successful on its debut, and was never revived. [3]
References
- Burling p.138
- Goring p.3
- Kozar & Burling p.82
Bibliography
- Burling, William J. A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, 1700-1737. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 1992.
- Goring, Paul. The Rhetoric of Sensibility in Eighteenth-Century Culture. Cambridge University Press, 2004.
- Kozar, Richard & Burling, William J. Summer Theatre in London, 1661-1820, and the Rise of the Haymarket Theatre. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 2000.
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