Circe (play)
1677 play
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Circe is a 1677 tragedy by the English writer Charles Davenant.[1] It was first staged by the Duke's Company at the Dorset Garden Theatre in London. The play's music was composed by John Banister.
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| Original language | English |
| Written by | Charles Davenant |
| Genre | Tragedy |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 12 May 1677 |
| Place | Dorset Garden Theatre, London |
The original cast included Thomas Betterton as Orestes, Joseph Williams as Pylades, William Smith as Ithacus, Henry Harris as Thoas, Mary Lee as Circe and Mary Betterton as Iphigenia.[2]
It was revived, probably in 1690, with additional music by Henry Purcell including six pieces for the revival, including music for instrumental ensembles, vocal soloists, and choirs (Z.575).[3]
In 1984 the play was revived in a period-style production in Cambridge, Massachusetts by Harvard students. The production was produced and directed by James A. Glazier.[4] The production used Purcell and Bannister's original music, with Purcell contrafacta for missing numbers arranged and directed by Paul Merkley. Baroque choreography was provided by Margaret Daniels.
