''Cyrus'' is a 1768
tragedy
A tragedy is a genre of drama based on human suffering and, mainly, the terrible or sorrowful events that befall a tragic hero, main character or cast of characters. Traditionally, the intention of tragedy is to invoke an accompanying catharsi ...
by the British writer
John Hoole.
The original Covent Garden cast included
William Powell
William Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 – March 5, 1984) was an American actor, known primarily for his film career. Under contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, he was paired with Myrna Loy in 14 films, including the ''The Thin Man (film), Thin M ...
as Cyrus,
William Smith as Cambyses,
Robert Bensley as Mithrades,
Thomas Hull as Harpargus,
Mary Ann Yates as Mandane and
Isabella Mattocks as Aspasia.
[Hogan p.1371]
References
Bibliography
* Nicoll, Allardyce. ''A History of English Drama 1660–1900: Volume III''. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
* Hogan, C.B (ed.) ''The London Stage, 1660–1800: Volume V''. Southern Illinois University Press, 1968.
1768 plays
British plays
Tragedy plays
West End plays
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