The She-Gallants is a 1695 comedy play by the English writer George Granville. It was first staged by Thomas Betterton's Company at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre in London.
| The She-Gallants | |
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| Written by | George Granville |
| Date premiered | December 1695 |
| Place premiered | Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Restoration Comedy |
| Setting | London, present day |
The original cast included Thomas Betterton as Bellamour, John Hodgson as Philabel, John Thurmond as Frederick, Cave Underhill as Sir Toby Cusifle, William Bowen as Sir John Aery, Thomas Doggett as Vaunter, Samuel Bailey as Courtall, Elizabeth Barry as Lady Dorimen, Anne Bracegirdle as Angelica, Elizabeth Boutell as Constantia, Elizabeth Bowman as Lucinda and Elinor Leigh as Plackett.[1]
References
edit- ^ Van Lennep p.457
Bibliography
edit- Stayn, J.L. Restoration Comedy in Performance. Cambridge University Press, 1986.
- Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.
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