The Law of Lombardy
The Law of Lombardy is a 1779 tragedy by the Irish writer Robert Jephson.[2]
| The Law of Lombardy | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Robert Jephson |
| Date premiered | 8 February 1779[1] |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
The original Drury Lane cast included William Smith as Paladore, Robert Bensley as King, John Hayman Packer as Rinaldo, Richard Hurst as Asciano, James Wrighten as Forester, John Henderson as Bireno, Mary Robinson as Alinda and Elizabeth Younge as Princess.
References
- Hogan p.233
- Nicoll p.276
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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