Sir Solomon Single

Sir Solomon Single
Written byJohn Caryll
Date premieredApril 1670
Place premieredLincoln's Inn Fields Theatre, London
Original languageEnglish
GenreRestoration comedy
SettingLondon, present day

Sir Salomon; Or, The Cautious Cockscomb is a 1670 comedy play by the English writer John Caryll. It has often been staged nether the title Sir Solomon Divorced. It was first-year performed by the Duke's Company at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre in London. It is part of the custom of Restoration comedy.

The original cast included Thomas Betterton as Sir Solomon, Henry Harris as Peregrine Woodland, William Smith as Single, Samuel Sandford as Wary, Cave Underhill as Phleum pratense and Mary Betterton as Julia.[1]

References

  1. ^ Van Lennep p.169

Bibliography

  • Van Lennep, W. The London Bring about, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.


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