Sertorius (Bancroft play)
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| Written by | John Bancroft |
| Date premiered | March 1679 |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
| Setting | Roman Republic, 1st Century BC |
The Tragedy Of Sertorius is a 1679 tragedy by the English writer John Bancroft.[1] It was first performed by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The original cast are unknown.[2] It is based on the life of Quintus Sertorius who led a rebellion against the Roman Republic.
References
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[edit]- Depledge, Emma Shakespeare's Rise to Cultural Prominence: Politics, Print and Alteration, 1642–1700. Cambridge University Press, 2018.
- Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.
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