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| − | by Thomas Otway. (Later written ''[[Venice Preserved]]'' in modernized versions) A | + | ''[[Venice Preserv'd]]'' is a tragedy in five acts by Thomas Otway (1652–1685)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Otway]. (Later written ''[[Venice Preserved]]'' in modernized versions) A . Considered the most significant tragedy of the English stage in the 1680s, it was first staged in 1682, with Thomas Betterton as Jaffeir and Elizabeth Barry as Belvidera. The play was soon printed and enjoyed many revivals through to the 1830s. |
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1833: Performed in the [[African Theatre]] on 30 November by [[Mr Heath]] and members of [[All the World's a Stage]], starring [[Mr Heath]] and [[Mrs Westcott]]. With ''[[Charles the Second]]'' (Payne) | 1833: Performed in the [[African Theatre]] on 30 November by [[Mr Heath]] and members of [[All the World's a Stage]], starring [[Mr Heath]] and [[Mrs Westcott]]. With ''[[Charles the Second]]'' (Payne) | ||
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice_Preserv'd | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice_Preserv'd | ||
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| − | Go to [[ | + | [[F.C.L. Bosman]]. 1928. ''Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika'', Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: [[J.H. de Bussy]]. [http://www.dbnl.org/tekst/bosm012dram01_01/]: pp. 206, 228 |
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Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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Revision as of 05:59, 2 November 2016
Venice Preserv'd is a tragedy in five acts by Thomas Otway (1652–1685)[1]. (Later written Venice Preserved in modernized versions) A . Considered the most significant tragedy of the English stage in the 1680s, it was first staged in 1682, with Thomas Betterton as Jaffeir and Elizabeth Barry as Belvidera. The play was soon printed and enjoyed many revivals through to the 1830s.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1833: Performed in the African Theatre on 30 November by Mr Heath and members of All the World's a Stage, starring Mr Heath and Mrs Westcott. With Charles the Second (Payne)
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice_Preserv'd
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Otway
F.C.L. Bosman. 1928. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: J.H. de Bussy. [2]: pp. 206, 228
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
