Alonzo (play)
Alonzo is a 1773 tragedy by the British writer John Home.[2]
| Alonzo | |
|---|---|
| Written by | John Home |
| Date premiered | 27 March 1773[1] |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
The original Drury Lane cast included Samuel Reddish as Alonzo, Francis Aickin as King of Asturia, James Aickin as Costolo, Thomas Jefferson as Velasco, John Palmer as Sebastian, John Bannister as Messenger and Ann Street Barry as Orisminda.[3]
References
- Hogan p.1698
- Nicoll p.272
- Hogan p.1698
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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