The Fate of Sparta
Play by Hannah Cowley
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The Fate of Sparta is a 1788 tragedy by the British writer Hannah Cowley.[2] It is also known by the longer title The Fate of Sparta, or, The Rival Kings.
| The Fate of Sparta | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Hannah Cowley |
| Genre | Tragedy |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 31 January 1788[1] |
| Place | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
The original Drury Lane cast included John Philip Kemble as Cleombrotus, Robert Bensley as Leonidas, William Barrymore as Amphares, John Whitfield as Nicrates, Matthew Williames as Mezentius, Richard Staunton as Corex, John Phillimore as Sarpedon, Richard Wilson as Priest and Sarah Siddons as Cherolice.[1]
