The Governour of Cyprus
Written byJohn Oldmixon
Date premieredJanuary 1703
Place premieredLincoln's Inn Fields Theatre
Original languageEnglish
GenreTragedy

The Governour of Cyprus (or The Governor of Cyprus) is a 1703 play by the English writer John Oldmixon.[1] It premiered at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre in London, but the exact date was unclear with some sources putting the first performance in December 1702.[2]

The original cast included George Powell as Phorsano, Barton Booth as Virotto, Thomas Betterton as Iopano, Elizabeth Barry as Issamenea and Elizabeth Bowman as Lucinda.

References

  1. ^ Nicoll p.160
  2. ^ Burling p.32

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