The Royalist
1682 play
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The Royalist is a 1682 comedy play by the English writer Thomas D'Urfey. It was staged at the Dorset Garden Theatre by the Duke's Company, shortly before the merger that created the United Company. It is set during the Commonwealth Era following the English Civil War.[1]
| The Royalist | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Thomas D'Urfey |
| Genre | Restoration Comedy |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 23 February 1682 |
| Place | Dorset Garden Theatre, London |
The original cast featured William Smith as Sir Charles Kinglove, Joseph Williams as Heartall, John Bowman as Broom, Anthony Leigh as Sir Oliver Oldcut, Thomas Jevon as Sir Paul Eitherside, Thomas Percival as Captain Jonas, Cave Underhill as Copyhold, George Bright as Slouch and Mary Betterton as Camilla.[2]
