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Alfred is a 1778 tragedy by the British writer John Home. His final play it was not as well-received as his earlier efforts and he retired from playwriting.
The Impostors is a comedy play by Richard Cumberland. It was first performed at the Drury Lane Theatre in January 1789. The plot closely resembled that of The Beaux' Stratagem by George Farquhar.
The Battle of Hastings is a 1778 play by the English writer Richard Cumberland. It is a tragedy set around the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It was staged at the Drury Lane Theatre in October 1778 by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Sheridan later mocked Cumberland's sensitivity to criticism by modelling the character Sir Fretful Plagiary, in his 1779 play The Critic, after him.
The Grecian Daughter is a 1772 tragedy by the Irish writer Arthur Murphy.
Zenobia is a 1768 tragedy by the Irish writer Arthur Murphy. It is based on the life of Zenobia, ruler of the Palmyrene Empire in Syria and her defiance of Ancient Rome.
Zingis is a 1768 tragedy by the British writer Alexander Dow. It is set during the reign of Tamerlane.
Braganza is a 1775 tragedy by the Irish writer Robert Jephson. It portrays the overthrow of Spanish rule in Portugal during the seventeenth century, leading to the establishment of the Braganza Dynasty.
The Law of Lombardy is a 1779 tragedy by the Irish writer Robert Jephson.
Sethona is a 1774 tragedy by the British writer Alexander Dow. It is set in Ancient Egypt at a time when Menes is heir to the crown.
The School for Widows is a 1789 comedy play by the British writer Richard Cumberland.
The Fate of Sparta is a 1788 tragedy by the British writer Hannah Cowley. It is also known by the longer title The Fate of Sparta, or, The Rival Kings.
The Town Before You is a 1794 comedy play by the British writer Hannah Cowley.
Which is the Man? is a 1782 comedy play by the British writer Hannah Cowley.
A Word for Nature is a 1798 comedy play by the British writer Richard Cumberland. It is also known by the alternative title of The Passive Husband.
Cyrus is a 1768 tragedy by the British writer John Hoole.
Cleonice, Princess of Bithynia is a 1775 tragedy by the British writer John Hoole. It is set in Bithynia during the Ancient era.
The Fatal Discovery is a 1769 tragedy by the British writer John Home.
The German Hotel is a 1790 comedy play by the British writer Thomas Holcroft.
The School for Arrogance is a 1791 comedy play by the British writer Thomas Holcroft.
The Man of Ten Thousand is a 1796 comedy play by the British writer Thomas Holcroft.
