Douglas

A blank verse tragedy by John Home (1722-1808).

It was first performed in 1756 in Edinburgh.

The play was a big success in both Scotland and England for decades, attracting many notable actors of the period.

Performance history in South Africa

20 September 1823: Performed by English Theatricalsin the African Theatre with The Sleeping Draught (Penley).

16 July 1825: Performed by English Theatricalsin the African Theatre Douglas with The Weathercock (Forrest)

Sources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_(play)

Bosman, 1928: pp. 199

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