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Sertorius (Bancroft play)

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Sertorius
Written byJohn Bancroft
Date premieredMarch 1679
Place premieredTheatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
Original languageEnglish
GenreTragedy
SettingRoman Republic, 1st Century BC

The Tragedy Of Sertorius is a 1679 tragedy by the English writer John Bancroft.[1] It was first performed by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The original cast are unknown.[2] It is based on the life of Quintus Sertorius who led a rebellion against the Roman Republic.

References

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  1. ^ Depledge p.72
  2. ^ Van Lennep p.275

Bibliography

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  • Depledge, Emma Shakespeare's Rise to Cultural Prominence: Politics, Print and Alteration, 1642–1700. Cambridge University Press, 2018.
  • Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.