Mustapha (1739 play)
1739 play
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Mustapha is a 1739 tragedy by the British writer David Mallet.[1] It is based on Mustafa, the son of Ottoman ruler Suleiman the Magnificent.
| Mustapha | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | David Mallet |
| Genre | Tragedy |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 13 February 1739 |
| Place | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane |
The original cast included James Quin as Solyman, William Milward as Mustapha, Thomas Wright as Zanger, William Mills as Rustan, Richard Winstone as Mufti, William Havard as Achmet, Elizabeth Barry as Roxalana and Anna Marcella Giffard as Emira. The prologue was written by Mallet's friend James Thomson. The play was dedicated to Frederick, Prince of Wales who had become a popular symbol of the Patriot Whigs including Mallet and Thomson.
