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Mary Pix
Mary Pix (1666 – 17 May 1709) was an English novelist and playwright. As an admirer of Aphra Behn and colleague of Susanna Centlivre, Pix has been called "a link between women writers of the Restoration and Augustan periods". Early years Mary Griffith Pix was born in 1666, the daughter of a rector, musician and Headmaster of the Royal Latin School, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire; her father, Roger Griffith, died when she was very young, but Mary and her mother continued to live in the schoolhouse after his death. She was courted by her father's successor Thomas Dalby, but he left with the outbreak of smallpox in town, just one year after the mysterious fire that burned the schoolhouse. Rumour had it that Mary and Dalby had been making love rather energetically and overturned a candle which set fire to the bedroom. In 1684, at the age of 18, Mary Griffith married George Pix (a merchant tailor from Hawkhurst, Kent). The couple moved to his country estate in Kent. Her first s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acts Of Union 1707
The Acts of Union ( gd, Achd an Aonaidh) were two Acts of Parliament: the Union with Scotland Act 1706 passed by the Parliament of England, and the Union with England Act 1707 passed by the Parliament of Scotland. They put into effect the terms of the Treaty of Union that had been agreed on 22 July 1706, following negotiation between commissioners representing the parliaments of the two countries. By the two Acts, the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotlandwhich at the time were separate states with separate legislatures, but with the same monarchwere, in the words of the Treaty, "United into One Kingdom by the Name of Great Britain". The two countries had shared a monarch since the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when King James VI of Scotland inherited the English throne from his double first cousin twice removed, Queen Elizabeth I. Although described as a Union of Crowns, and in spite of James's acknowledgement of his accession to a single Crown, England and Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adventures In Madrid
''Adventures in Madrid'' or ''The Adventures in Madrid'' is a 1706 comedy play by the English writer Mary Pix. It was her final staged work. It premiered at the Queen's Theatre in the Haymarket. The original cast featured John Freeman as Gomez, Barton Booth as Gaylord, Benjamin Husband as Bellmour, William Bowen as Gusman, John Corey as Don Philip, George Pack as Jo, William Fieldhouse as Pedro, Anne Bracegirdle as Laura, Elizabeth Barry as Clarinda, Elizabeth Bowman Elizabeth Bowman (c. 1677 – 1707) was an English stage actor of the seventeenth and early eighteenth century.Caines p.149 The daughter of Sir Francis Watson, 1st Baronet she was adopted by the actor manager Thomas Betterton. In 1692 she married ... as Emelia and Margaret Bicknell as Lisset.Van Lennep p.126 References Bibliography * Burling, William J. ''A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, 1700-1737''. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 1992. * Nicoll, Allardyce. ''History of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Conquest Of Spain
''The Conquest of Spain'' is a 1705 tragedy by the English writer Mary Pix. The play was published anonymously, but has been widely attributed to Pix. It was a reworking of the Jacobean tragedy ''All's Lost by Lust'' by William Rowley. It was the first new play to be staged at John Vanbrugh Sir John Vanbrugh (; 24 January 1664 (baptised) – 26 March 1726) was an English architect, dramatist and herald, perhaps best known as the designer of Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard. He wrote two argumentative and outspoken Restora ...'s Queen's Theatre in Haymarket, opened earlier that year, and lasted for six nights. Set during the Moorish conquest of Spain, the play likely sought to capitalise on growing interest in the region due to the ongoing war being fought there, particularly as the previous year Allied forces had captured Gibraltar.Lowerre p.368 References Bibliography * Burling, William J. ''A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Different Widows
''The Different Widows'' is a 1703 comedy play by the British writer Mary Pix.Nicoll p.350 It premiered at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre in London. The original cast included George Powell as Sir James Belmont, John Corey as Careless, George Pack as Sir Anthony Loveman, Francis Leigh as Dandle, Barton Booth as Valentine, Elinor Leigh as Widow Bellmont, Mary Porter as Lady Loveman, Elizabeth Willis as Lady Courtall and Lucretia Bradshaw Lucretia Bradshaw (fl. 1714 - 1741) was an English actress. She was often billed as Mrs. Bradshaw. In Thomas Betterton's 1741 ''A History of the English Stage'', it is stated that: She declared herself to have learned from Elizabeth Barry: "to ... as Mariana. References Bibliography * Burling, William J. ''A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, 1700-1737''. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 1992. * Nicoll, Allardyce. ''History of English Drama, 1660-1900, Volume 2''. Cambridge University Press, 2009. 170 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Czar Of Muscovy
''The Czar of Muscovy'' is a play attributed to author Mary Pix, first performed and published in 1701. The play is based on the reign of False Dmitriy I (reigned 1605-1606), and also depicts his consort Marina Mniszech. It premiered at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre, one of London's two patent theatres. The original cast included John Hodgson as Demetrius, Barton Booth as Zueski, George Pack as Rureck, John Freeman as Manzeck, John Bowman as Alexander, Joseph Harris as Fedor, Elinor Leigh as Sophia, Elizabeth Bowman as Marina and Elizabeth Barry as Zarriana. Synopsis A usurper falsely claims to be Demetrius, the son of the last rightful king. He assumes the throne and takes Marina as a wife for a reward after convincing her that her betrothed married another. He then scorns her when he sees Zarrianna, who is engaged and eventually married to Zueski. When it becomes clear that Demetrius will rape Zarrianna, several powerful men rise up to overthrow him. His castle is sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Double Distress
''The Double Distress: A Tragedy'' is a 1701 play by the English writer Mary Pix. Despite its title, it is a comedy. Plot The play takes place amidst conflict between the Persians and the Medes. Leamira is the daughter of the Persian king, Darius. Her father commands her to marry Tygranes (Prince of the Medes), but she loves the Persian general Cleomedon. At the end of the play, it is revealed that Cleomedon is actually the son of Astiages, King of the Medes. Leamira and Cleomedon are therefore free to marry. Original cast The original Lincoln's Inn Fields cast included John Bowman as Darius, Barton Booth as Cleomeden, John Verbruggen as Cyraxes, Benjamin Husband as Tyranges, Elizabeth Barry Elizabeth Barry (1658 – 7 November 1713) was an English actress of the Restoration period. Elizabeth Barry's biggest influence on Restoration drama was her presentation of performing as the tragic actress. She worked in large, prestigious ... as Leamires and Anne Bracegirdle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The False Friend; Or, The Fate Of Disobedience
''The False Friend; or, the Fate of Disobedience'' is a she-tragedy written by Mary Pix, and first performed at Lincoln's Inn Fields in 1699. The play is a reworking of William Shakespeare's Othello. The original cast featured John Bowman as Viceroy of Sardinia, John Verbruggen as Emilius, John Thurmond as Lorenzo, John Hodgson as Bucarius, Joseph Harris as Roderigo, Elizabeth Barry as Adellaida, Elizabeth Bowman as Appamia, Anne Bracegirdle as Lovisa, and Abigail Lawson as Zelide. Plot The Spanish Emilius has secretly married the French Louisa. The play begins with their safe arrival in Sardinia, where Emilius' father is the Viceroy. Appamia (Emilius' foster-sister) is also in love with Emilius, and is shocked to hear of his marriage. She hopes to make the couple doubt each other's fidelity, and when this doesn't work, she tricks Emilius into giving Louisa poison. As Louisa convulses in agony, Appamia's plot is revealed to all. A distraught Emilius kills himself, and Lou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Catharine; Or, The Ruines Of Love
''Queen Catherine; or, the Ruines of Love'', is a historical tragedy written by Mary Pix, first performed in 1698. A historical adaptation of the Wars of the Roses, it fictionalises Edward IV’s supposed plot for revenge against Catherine of Valois (the widow of the late Henry V) and her second husband Owen Tudor. The play's epilogue was written by Catharine Trotter Cockburn. Summary Act 1 Edward IV speaks to his council about their impending battle with Queen Catherine's army. He then tells his brother, the Duke of Gloucester, that Catherine long ago rejected his affections because she was in love with Owen Tudor. Edward remains bitter and wants vengeance, so Gloucester offers to kill Tudor in front of Catherine. As Edward leaves, the spy Malavill tells Gloucester that he witnessed the Duke of Clarence (Edward and Gloucester's brother) secretly meeting with Catherine's lady, Isabella. Act 2 Act II opens with Queen Catherine in Ludlow Castle Ludlow Castle is a ruin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Deceiver Deceived
''The Deceiver Deceived'' is a comedy written by Mary Pix, first performed in 1697. Pix's unpublished manuscript was rejected by the actor and producer George Powell, who subsequently plagiarized it in his play ''Imposture Defeated'' (1697). Plot The play is about the misogynistic Melito Bondi, a Venetian senator who pretends to be blind in order to avoid the expense of becoming President of Dalmatia. As he is forced to continue the pretense in front of his family, Bondi must put up with the liberties that they subsequently take. The resourceful widow Lady Temptyouth helps Olivia (Bondi's wife) and Ariana (his daughter) to meet their gallants, Count Andrea and Fidelio. Bondi is secretly furious about Temptyouth's influence, but cannot interfere because she is also involved in his financial businesses. During the play Temptyouth helps to find a wealthy husband for Lucinda, an illegitimate girl whom she has raised. Towards the end of the play, Bondi reforms and becomes a somewh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Innocent Mistress
''The Innocent Mistress'' is a comedy written by Mary Pix, first performed in 1697. Plot Sir Charles, a younger son with no estate, is unhappily married to the wealthier, older and "ill-bred" Lady Beauclair. Lady Beauclair is supposedly a widow, and like her daughter Peggy, is “an ill-bred woman”. Their marriage has not been consummated. He instead falls in love with his niece's friend 'Bellinda', whose real name is in fact Marianne. She is in hiding after escaping a forced marriage, and although she loves Sir Charles, she refuses to become his mistress. At the end of the play it is revealed that Lady Beauclair's first husband, Mr Flywife, is alive and back to London after several years in Jamaica. Sir Charles' marriage to Lady Beauclair is legally invalid, so he and 'Bellinda' are free to marry. Sir Charles' niece Mrs. Beauclair, 'an independent woman', attempts to reform Sir Francis Wildlove from his initial rakishness. Wildlove finally changes his attitude and re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a major British theatre company, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. The company employs over 1,000 staff and produces around 20 productions a year. The RSC plays regularly in London, Stratford-upon-Avon, and on tour across the UK and internationally. The company's home is in Stratford-upon-Avon, where it has redeveloped its Royal Shakespeare and Swan theatres as part of a £112.8-million "Transformation" project. The theatres re-opened in November 2010, having closed in 2007. The new buildings attracted 18,000 visitors within the first week and received a positive media response both upon opening, and following the first full Shakespeare performances. Performances in Stratford-upon-Avon continued throughout the Transformation project at the temporary Courtyard Theatre. As well as the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, the RSC produces new work from living artists and develops creative links with theatre-mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
