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Duke's Company
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The Duke's Company was a theatre company chartered by King Charles II at the start of the Restoration era, 1660. Sir William Davenant was manager of the company under the patronage of Prince James, Du
The Duke's Theatre at Dorset Gardens, on the riverfront, London's most luxurious playhouse.
The Duke's Theatre at Dorset Gardens, on the riverfront, London's most luxurious playhouse.
Restoration spectacular
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The Restoration spectacular was a type of theatre production of the late 17th-century Restoration period, defined by the amount of money, time, sets, and performers it required to be produced. Product
Duke's Company
…elegant of all the Restoration playhouses...". The Duke's Company exploited the scenic capacities of the Dorset Garden Theatre to produce many of the Restoration spectaculars and the early operas and semi-operas that characterized the Restoration era. The most successful of the company's semi-operas was the Dryden/ Davenant…
William Davenant brought changeable scenery to the public stage.
William Davenant brought changeable scenery to the public stage.
Samuel Pepys recorded the performances of the 1660s in his diary
Samuel Pepys recorded the performances of the 1660s in his diary