Douglas

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A blank verse tragedy by John Home (1722-1808). Also called The Tragedy of Douglas in some programmes and sources.

It was first performed on 14 December 1756 in Edinburgh and at Covent Garden on 14 March 1757. It went on to become a big success in both Scotland and England for decades, attracting many notable actors of the period.


Performance history in South Africa

15 August 1807: Performed by Officers of the Garrison in the African Theatre with The Mayor of Garratt (Foote), Performers included Captain Collins, Mr Morgan, Captain Frazer and Mr Napier.


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

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

Translations and adaptations

Sources

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

Bosman, 1928: pp. 73, 199

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