| The Roman Maid | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Robert Hurst |
| Date premiered | 11 August 1724 [1] |
| Place premiered | Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
The Roman Maid is a 1724 tragedy by the British writer Robert Hurst. [2] It is set during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
The original cast included John Ogden as Dioclesian, Thomas Walker as Galerius Caesar, Charles Hulett as Carus, Anthony Boheme as Paulinus and Anne Parker as Camilla.
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