The History and Fall of Caius Marius explained

The History and Fall of Caius Marius
Setting:Ancient Rome
Date Of Premiere:October 1679
Original Language:English
Place:Dorset Garden Theatre, London
Genre:Tragedy

The History and Fall of Caius Marius is a tragedy written by English writer Thomas Otway.[1] The play was first performed in 1679[2] and is indebted to William Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. It is based on the Roman civil wars of Gaius Marius and his rival Sulla.

It was originally staged by the Duke's Company at the Dorset Garden Theatre in London. The cast included Thomas Betterton as Caius Marius, Joseph Williams as Sylla, William Smith as Marius Junior, Thomas Percival as Granius, Thomas Gillow as Metellus, Thomas Jevon as Cinna, Cave Underhill as Sulpitius, James Nokes as Nurse and Elizabeth Barry as Lavinia.[3] The published version was dedicated to the politician Lord Falkland.

It was first printed in 1680.[4]

Characters

The list of characters below:[5]

Guards, ruffians and lictors also appear in the play.

Notes and References

  1. History and Fall of Caius Marius - oi.
  2. History and Fall of Caius Marius - Oxford Reference. 2018-10-17.
  3. Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960. p.281
  4. Web site: The history and fall of Caius Marius : a tragedy, as it is acted at the Duke's Theatre / by Thomas Otway. - LUNA: Folger Digital Image Collection. luna.folger.edu. 2018-10-17.
  5. Book: The history and fall of Caius Marius a tragedy, as it is acted at the Duke's Theatre / by Thomas Otway.. quod.lib.umich.edu. 2018-10-17. July 2003.