The Astrologer (play)

Play by James Ralph

The Astrologer

Written by| James Ralph
Date premiered| 3 April 1744
Place premiered| Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Original language| English
Genre| Comedy

The Astrologer is a 1744 comedy play by James Ralph.[1]

The original Drury Lane cast included William Mills as Stargaze, Richard Yates as Motley, William Havard as Young Whimsey, William Giffard as Young Detrell, Edward Berry as Siftem, Peg Woffington as Laetitia and Anna Marcella Giffard as Clara. The epilogue was written and spoken by David Garrick.

## References

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1. ^ Nicoll p.350

## Bibliography

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* Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of Early Eighteenth Century Drama: 1700-1750. CUP Archive, 1927.

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