The Ambitious Statesman; Or, The Loyal Favourite is a 1679 tragedy by the English writer John Crowne. It was originally staged by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. The original cast is unknown except for Joseph Haines who played La Marre, and also spoke the epilogue.
Characters
Charles, King of France
The Dauphin
The Constable of France
The Duke of Vendosme
Count Brisas
Count La Force
La Marre
Mademoiselle De Guise
La Guard
References
Bibliography
Jenkinson, Matthew. Culture and Politics at the Court of Charles II, 1660-1685. Boydell & Brewer, 2010. Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960. White, Arthur Franklin. John Crowne: His Life and Dramatic Works. Routledge, 2019.