Douglas

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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.

SA Prods

English Theatricals, independently of the garrison amateurs, was in the African Theatre

20 September 1823: Douglas (Home) and The Sleeping Draught (Penley).


16 July 1825: Douglas (Home) and The Weathercock (Forrest)


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