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Martin Powell (actor)
Martin Powell was an English stage actor of the seventeenth century. Powell was a member of the King's Company from 1669 onwards at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. He was one of several actors who briefly left for Scotland in 1678 after a dispute with the management, before returning to Drury Lane. In 1682 he joined the merged United Company. Billed throughout his career as Mr. Powell, some of his later appearances can be confused with those of his son George Powell. In 1675 along with John Coysh he appeared in a private production of John Dryden's '' The Indian Emperour'' staged by the Duchess of Portsmouth and an otherwise amateur cast.Walkling p.78 Selected roles * Gomel in '' The Conquest of Granada'' by John Dryden (1670) * Larasco in '' The Spanish Rogue'' by Thomas Duffet (1673) * Furfante in ''The Amorous Old Woman'' by Thomas Duffett (1674) * Mirmilon in ''Nero'' by Nathaniel Lee (1674) * Proveditor in '' Love in the Dark'' by Francis Fane (1675) * Costard i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King's Company
The King's Company was one of two enterprises granted the rights to mount theatrical productions in London, after the London theatre closure had been lifted at the start of the English Restoration. It existed from 1660 to 1682, when it merged with the Duke's Company to form the United Company. History On 21 August 1660, King Charles II granted Thomas Killigrew and Sir William Davenant each official permission in the form of a temporary "privilege" to form acting companies. Killigrew's King's Company fell under the sponsorship of Charles himself; Davenant's Duke's Company under that of Charles's brother, then the Duke of York, later James II of England. The temporary privileges would be followed later by letters patent, issued on 25 April 1662 in Killigrew's case, cementing a hereditary monopoly on theatre for the patent-holders.Milhous, p. 4. The first permanent venue for the King's Company was Gibbon's Tennis Court; in 1663, responding to competition from the Duke's Company's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psyche Debauched
''Psyche Debauched'' is a 1675 comedy play by the English writer Thomas Duffett. It was first staged by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The original cast included Mary Corbett as King Andrew, Mary Knep as Nicholas, Edward Lydall as Apollo, John Coysh as Jeffrey, Martin Powell as Costard, John Wiltshire as Justice Crabb, Joseph Haines Joseph Haines (died 4 April 1701), also known as Jo Haines, was a 17th-century actor, singer, dancer, guitar player, fortune teller, and author. ''The Life of the Late Famous Comedian, Jo. Hayns'', possibly written by fellow player Tobias Thoma ... as None-so-fair, Thomas Clark as Woossat.Van Lennep p.235 References Bibliography * Van Lennep, W. ''The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700''. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960. 1675 plays West End plays Plays by Thomas Duffet Restoration comedy {{17thC-play-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Barnaby Whigg
''Sir Barnaby Whigg; Or, No Wit Like A Womans'' is a 1681 comedy play by the English writer Thomas D'Urfey. It was first staged by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. A song for the play was composed by Henry Purcell. The original cast included Thomas Clark as Wilding, Cardell Goodman as Townly, Philip Griffin as Porpuss, Martin Powell as Whigg, John Coysh as Swift, Carey Perin as Benedick, Mary Corbett as Gratiana, Sarah Cooke Sarah Cooke (died 1688) was an English stage actress of the seventeenth century. She was a member of the King's Company, based at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. She played a number of lead roles during the 1680s. Her aunt was the governess to th ... as Livia and Susanna Percival as Winifred.Van Lennep p.302 The published version was dedicated to the politician Lord Berkeley. References Bibliography * McVeagh, John. ''Thomas Durfey and Restoration Drama: The Work of a Forgotten Writer''. Routledge, 2017. * Van Lennep, W. ''The Lond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas D'Urfey
Thomas d'Urfey (a.k.a. Tom Durfey; 165326 February 1723) was an English writer and wit. He wrote plays, songs, jokes, and poems. He was an important innovator and contributor in the evolution of the ballad opera. Life D'Urfey was born in Devonshire and began his professional life as a scrivener, but quickly turned to the theatre. In personality, he was considered so affable and amusing that he could make friends with nearly everyone, including such disparate characters as Charles II of England and his brother James II, and in all layers of society. D'Urfey lived in an age of self-conscious elitism and anti-egalitarianism, a reaction against the "leveling" tendencies of the previous Puritan reign during the Interregnum. D'Urfey participated in the Restoration's dominant atmosphere of social climbing: he claimed to be of French Huguenot descent, though he might not have been; and he added an apostrophe to the plain English name Durfey when he was in his 30s. He wrote 500 songs, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trick For Trick (1678 Play)
''Trick For Trick; Or, The Debauch'd Hypocrite'' is a 1678 comedy play by the English writer Thomas D'Urfey. It was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by the King's Company. The original Drury Lane cast included Michael Mohun as Sir Wilding Frollick, Charles Hart as Monsieur Thomas, Philip Griffin as Valentine, Thomas Clark as Franck, Cardell Goodman as Hylas, Martin Powell as Sir Peregreen, Joseph Haines as Launce, John Coysh, Marmaduke Watson and Carey Perin as Physicians, Elizabeth Boutell as Cellida, Mary Corbett as Sabina and Mary Knep Mary Knep (died 1681), also Knepp, Nepp, Knip, or Knipp, was an English actress and one of the first generation of female performers to appear on the public stage during the Restoration era. Acting career Knep was primarily a singer and dancer ... as Mrs Dorothy.Van Lennep p.261 References Bibliography * McVeagh, John. ''Thomas Durfey and Restoration Drama: The Work of a Forgotten Writer''. Routledge, 2017. * Van Lennep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Howard (playwright)
Edward Howard (baptised 1624 – 1712) was an English dramatist and author of the Restoration era. He was the fifth son of Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Berkshire, and one of four playwriting brothers: Sir Robert Howard, Colonel Henry Howard, and James Howard were the others. The brothers were sometimes confused in their own era, and Edward was sometimes given credit for his brother Henry's play ''The United Kingdoms''. Biography Edward Howard was christened on 2 November 1624, at St. Martin-in-the-Fields. Howard had a reputation as an exacting and difficult author. In their famous satire '' The Rehearsal'', the Duke of Buckingham and his collaborators mocked Howard for being demanding and contentious during the actors' rehearsals of his plays. Howard himself acknowledged his reputation; he wrote a Prologue to his ''Man of Newmarket'' in which the actors Robert Shatterell and Joseph Haynes criticize Howard for not allowing cuts or improvisations in his dramas. Howard complai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man Of Newmarket
''The Man of Newmarket'' is a 1678 comedy play by the English writer Edward Howard. It was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by the King's Company. The original cast featured John Wiltshire as Passal, Nicholas Burt as Maldrin, Martin Powell as Nonsuch, Joseph Haines as Whiffler, Thomas Clark as Swiftspur, Cardell Goodman as Trainsted, Philip Griffin as Bowser, Carey Perin as Plodwell, Michael Mohun as Breakbond, John Coysh as Pricknote, Mary Corbett as Clevly and Katherine Corey Katherine Corey ( fl. 1660 – 1692) was an English actress of the Restoration era, one of the first generation of female performers to appear on the public stage in Britain. Corey played with the King's Company and the United Company, and had one ... as Quickthridt.Van Lennep p.268 References Bibliography * Nicoll, Allardyce. ''History of English Drama, 1660-1900: Volume 1, Restoration Drama, 1660-1700''. Cambridge University Press, 1952. * Van Lennep, W. ''The London Stage, 1660- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mithridates, King Of Pontus
''Mithridates, King of Pontus'' is a 1678 tragedy by the English writer Nathaniel Lee. It was first performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London by the King's Company. John Dryden wrote the play's epilogue. The original Drury Lane cast included Michael Mohun as Mithridates, Charles Hart as Ziphares, Cardell Goodman as Pharnaces, Philip Griffin as Archelaus, William Wintershall as Pelopidas, Martin Powell as Andravar, Thomas Clark as Aquilius, John Wiltshire as Another Roman Officer, Mary Corbett as Monima and Elizabeth Boutell as Semandra.Van Lennep p.268 The play has been revived a number of times, including a 1708 version again at Drury Lane featuring Robert Wilks, John Mills, Barton Booth and Anne Oldfield Anne Oldfield (168323 October 1730) was an English actress and one of the highest paid actresses of her time. Early life and discovery She was born in London in 1683. Her father was a soldier, James Oldfield. Her mother was either Anne or Eliz .... Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rambling Justice
''The Rambling Justice; Or, The Jealous Husbands'' is a 1678 comedy play by the English writer John Leanerd. It was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by the King's Company. The original Drury Lane cast included Martin Powell as Sir Arthur Twilight, John Wiltshire as Sir Generall Amorous, Thomas Disney as Contentious Surly, Carey Perin as Sir Geoffrey Jolt, John Coysh as Bramble and Sarah Cooke Sarah Cooke (died 1688) was an English stage actress of the seventeenth century. She was a member of the King's Company, based at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. She played a number of lead roles during the 1680s. Her aunt was the governess to th ... as Flora.Van Lennep p.266 References Bibliography * Van Lennep, W. ''The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700''. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960. 1678 plays West End plays Plays by John Leanerd Restoration comedy Plays set in London {{17thC-play-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Chamberlayne (poet)
William Chamberlayne (1619 – 11 July 1679 or 1689) was an English poet. Nothing is known of his history except that he practised as a physician at Shaftesbury in Dorset and fought on the Royalist side at the Second Battle of Newbury. His works are: *''Pharonnida'' (1659), a verse romance in five books *''Love's Victory'' (1658), a tragi-comedy, acted under another title in 1678 at the Theatre Royal *''England's Jubilee'' (1660), a poem in honour of the Restoration A prose version of ''Pharonnida'', entitled ''Eromena, or the Noble Stranger'', appeared in 1683. In 1677 his play '' Wits Led by the Nose'', a comedy, was staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by the King's Company. Robert Southey Robert Southey ( or ; 12 August 1774 – 21 March 1843) was an English poet of the Romantic school, and Poet Laureate from 1813 until his death. Like the other Lake Poets, William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Southey began as a ra ... speaks of him as "a poet to wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wits Led By The Nose
''Wits Led by the Nose; Or, A Poet's Revenge'' is a 1677 comedy play by the English writer William Chamberlayne. It was first staged by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. The original Drury Lane cast included Cardell Goodman as Antellus, Edward Lydall as Oroandes, Carey Perin as Zannazarro, Marmaduke Watson as Arratur, Martin Powell as Vanlore, Joseph Haines as Sir Symon Credulous, John Coysh as Dick Slywit and Elizabeth Boutell Elizabeth Boutell (early 1650s?—1715), was a British actress. Life She joined, soon after its formation, the company at the Theatre Royal, subsequently known as Drury Lane, and was accordingly one of the first women to appear on the English st ... as Glorianda.Van Lennep p.257 References Bibliography * Van Lennep, W. ''The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700''. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960. 1677 plays West End plays Restoration comedy {{17thC-play-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rival Queens
''The Rival Queens, or the Death Of Alexander the Great'' is a Restoration tragedy written by Nathaniel Lee . Regarded as one of his best tragedies, the play revolves around Alexander the Great and his two wives, Roxana and Statira, whose competition for his affections ends in tragedy. The play was largely influenced by French dramatist La Calprenède's historic romance ''Cassandre''. Performance history The play was first performed at the Theatre Royal in London by the King's Company. The original cast included Charles Hart as Alexander, Michael Mohun as Clytus, Philip Griffin as Lysimachus, Thomas Clark as Hephestion, Cardell Goodman as Polyperchon, Edward Kynaston as Cassander, Martin Powell as Philip, John Wiltshire as Thessalus, Edward Lydall as Perdiccas, Marmaduke Watson as Eumenes, Carey Perin as Meleager, John Coysh as Aristander, Katherine Corey as Sysigambis, Elizabeth Boutell as Statira and Anne Marshall Anne Marshall (fl. 1661 – 1682), also Mrs. Ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
