Antonio (play)

Antonio, or the Soldier's Return is an 1800 historical tragedy by the British writer William Godwin. It premiered at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on 13 December 1800.[1] The cast included John Philip Kemble as Antonio, Sarah Siddons as Helena, William Barrymore as Don Gusman, Richard Wroughton as Don Pedro, Charles Kemble as Don Henry, William Powell as Don Diego. Both the audience and critical reaction was negative.[2] Seven years later another of Godwin's plays Faulkener was staged at the same theatre.

Antonio
Written byWilliam Godwin
Date premiered13 December 1800
Place premieredTheatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
Original languageEnglish
GenreTragedy
SettingZaragoza, 15th century

References
  1. Nicoll p.319
  2. O'Shaughnessy p.85

Bibliography
  • Greene, John C. Theatre in Dublin, 1745-1820: A Calendar of Performances, Volume 6. Lexington Books, 2011.
  • O'Shaughnessy, David. The Plays of William Godwin. Routledge, 2016.
  • Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of Early Nineteenth Century Drama 1800-1850. Cambridge University Press, 1930.
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