Alfonso, King of Castile
Alfonso, King of Castile is a historical tragedy by the English writer Matthew Lewis. It was published in November 1801, and was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden the following year.[1] It is set during the reign of Alfonso XI of Castile during the fourteenth century.
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| Written by | Matthew Lewis |
| Date premiered | 15 January 1802 |
| Place premiered | Covent Garden Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Historical |
| Setting | Burgos, 1345 |
The original Covent Garden cast included Charles Murray as Alfonso, George Frederick Cooke as Orsino, Henry Johnston as Caesario, Nanette Johnston as Amelrosa and Harriett Litchfield as Otillia.[2]
References
- Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of Early Nineteenth Century Drama 1800-1850. Cambridge University Press, 1930. p. 163
- Macdonald, David Lorne. Monk Lewis: A Critical Biography. University of Toronto Press, 2000. p. 156
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