Bussy D'Ambois (1691 play)

Bussy D'Ambois; Or, The Husbands Revenge is a 1691 tragedy by the English writer Thomas D'Urfey. It was first staged by the United Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. It is inspired by the earlier play of the same title by George Chapman, based on the real Louis de Bussy d'Amboise.

This article is about the 1691 play by Thomas d'Urfey. For the 1603 play by George Chapman, see Bussy D'Ambois. For the historical figure the play is based on, see Louis de Clermont, seigneur de Bussy.
Bussy D'Ambois
Written byThomas D'Urfey
Date premieredMarch 1691
Place premieredTheatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
Original languageEnglish
GenreTragedy
SettingFrance, 16th century

The original cast included John Freeman as Henry III of France, John Hodgson as Monsieur, Edward Kynaston as Duke of Guise, William Mountfort as D'Ambois, George Powell as Montfurry, George Bright as Monsieur Masse, William Bowen as Monsieur Lassoil, John Verbruggen as Bariser, Joseph Harris as Lanoo, Anne Bracegirdle as Tamira and Katherine Corey as Teresia.[1] The published play was dedicated to the Earl of Carlisle, a Whig politician.

References
  1. Van Lennep p.394

Bibliography
  • Nicoll, Allardyce. History of English Drama, 1660-1900: Volume 1, Restoration Drama, 1660-1700. Cambridge University Press, 1952.
  • Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.


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