Viewing Event Record: The 1623 edition of Webster's 'The Duchess of Malfi' prints a cast list

Abstract

The 1623 edition of John Webster's 'The Duchess of Malfi' prints a cast list for play's the original performances, and so offers insight into both the composition of the King's Men during this period, and the allocation of roles within the company. In some instances, multiple players are assigned to the same role. The title-page of the same edition notes that the play was performed at both the Globe and the Blackfriars.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 1623 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: before 1620 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date notes

Notes

Date of event is roughly estimated as before Richard Burbage's death.

Venues

Name

Blackfriars (II)

Name

Globe (II)

Troupes

Name

King's Men (1603-1625)

People