Details

Written in 1611, the play exists only in manuscript form and its true authorship is shrouded in mystery. Within the play, two very different plots intertwine: in the first - a court tragedy - the Tyrant has overthrown the rightful king, Govianus. Now he has all he dreamt of, save one thing: Govianus' wife, the Lady. When she kills herself to save her honour, the Tyrant - determined to have her even in death - robs the Lady's grave and chillingly installs her corpse as his queen. The second is a tale of domestic strife: Anselmus, a jealous husband, enlists the help of his friend Votarius to test his wife's virtue. As Votarius plays at seducing the wife, love smites both of them with tragic consequences.

Creatives/Company

Author: Thomas Middleton
Company: Blue Eyes
Director: Amanda Cooper

The Second Maiden's Tragedy

The Second Maiden's Tragedy (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0676602489. Details of all The Second Maiden's Tragedy archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01078108834

Archive Listings

31 Jan 06 to 25 Feb 06	Hackney Empire Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
21 Sep 04 to 17 Oct 04	White Bear Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

No UKTW or User reviews available.

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