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Circe is a 1677 tragedy by the English writer Charles Davenant. It was first staged by the Duke's Company at the Dorset Garden Theatre in London. The play's music was composed by John Banister.
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| Written by | Charles Davenant |
| Date premiered | 12 May 1677 |
| Place premiered | Dorset Garden Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
The original cast included Thomas Betterton as Orestes, Joseph Williams as Pylades, William Smith as Ithacus, Henry Harris as Thoas, Mary Lee as Circe and Mary Betterton as Iphigenia.[1]
References
edit- ^ Van Lennep p.256
Bibliography
edit- Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.
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