Eurydice. A Tragedy - Mallet, David c. 1705-1765; Hill, Aaron 1685-1750 (London Cawthorn, 1795)
Frontispiece engraving by James Roberts II (1753-c. 1810) after Richard Wilson (1713-1782) depicting Mr [David] Garrick as Periander in Act 2 Scene 1 "Ha! By the moon's sad beams. I can decry" ; standing, whole length, gesturing up towards the sky with left hand, facing to the right; wearing classical skirt and tunic, with cape; on rocky shore; in oval frame.
premiered in London Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and published in the same year 1731
Prologue by the English dramatist Aaron Hill, spoken by Robert Wilks (c. 1665-1732) a British actor and theatrical manager who was one of the leading managers of Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in its heyday of the 1710s.
Epilogue by Aaron Hill, "Spoken by a Girl in Boy's clothes, tripping in hastily"
Dedicated by the author to His Grace [James Graham] the Duke of Montrose.
Contains role assignment and casting for Drury Lane
Keywords: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, United Kingdom); 18th Century (1701-1800); Play (theater); London (United Kingdom)