The Maid's Last Prayer
1693 play
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The Maid's Last Prayer: Or, Any Rather Than Fail is a 1693 comedy play by the Irish writer Thomas Southerne. It was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by the United Company.
| The Maid's Last Prayer | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Thomas Southerne |
| Genre | Restoration Comedy |
| Setting | London, Present Day |
| Premiere | |
| Date | February 1693 |
| Place | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
The original cast included George Powell as Granger, John Bowman as Gayman, John Verbruggen as Garnish, Thomas Doggett as Lord Malepert, George Bright as Sir Ruff Rancounter, William Bowen as Sir Symphony, Cave Underhill as Drydrubb, William Pinkethman as Porter, Carey Perin as Christian, Elizabeth Barry as Lady Malepert, Anne Bracegirdle as Lady Trickitt, Susanna Mountfort as Lady Susan Malepert, Jane Rogers as Maria, Mary Betterton as Wishwell, Elinor Leigh as Siam and Mary Kent as Florence. It included music composed by Henry Purcell.[1] The published version was dedicated to Charles Boyle.
