The Ambitious Statesman
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Written byJohn Crowne
Date premieredMarch 1679
Place premieredTheatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
Original languageEnglish
| The Ambitious Statesman | |
|---|---|
| Written by | John Crowne |
| Date premiered | March 1679 |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Tragedy |
The Ambitious Statesman; Or, The Loyal Favourite is a 1679 tragedy by the English writer John Crowne. It was originally staged by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. The original cast is unknown except for Joseph Haines who played La Marre, and also spoke the epilogue.[1]
