Thyestes (play)

Thyestes
Thyestes
Written by	John Crowne
Date premiered	March 1680
Place premiered	Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
Original language	English
Genre	Tragedy

Last updated July 18, 2025

Thyestes, A Tragedy is a 1680 tragedy by the English writer John Crowne. It was originally staged by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The original cast is unknown.^[1] It is based on Thyestes by Seneca.

References

↑ Van Lennep p.285-86

Bibliography

Jenkinson, Matthew. Culture and Politics at the Court of Charles II, 1660-1685. Boydell & Brewer, 2010.
Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.
White, Arthur Franklin. John Crowne: His Life and Dramatic Works. Routledge, 2019.

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[1] Van Lennep p.285-86

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