The Athenian Captive

Plays

The Athenian Captive is a tragedy by the British writer Thomas Talfourd, published in 1838. Originally intended for performance at Covent Garden in London, it was delayed after an actress became ill during rehearsals. The play instead premiered at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket on 4 August 1838. William Macready played Thoas and Mary Warner played Ismene. Talfourd dedicated the play to Lord Denman, the Lord Chief Justice.

Genre: Tragedy
Premiere: 4 August 1838, Theatre Royal, Haymarket
Dedication: Lord Denman, the Lord Chief Justice

Sources and credits

Article: The Athenian Captive (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q117317289
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