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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The Battle of Bothwell Brig |
| Author | Calcraft, John William |
| Date | 3 May 1823 |
| First Performance Date | 3 May 1823 |
| Document Type | Play |
| Library/Archive | The Huntington Library |
| Collection Name | John Larpent Plays |
| Reference | LA2351 |
| Language | English |
| Document Description | A historical drama which draws characters from Sir Walter Scott's novel Old Mortality, relating to the 17th century Battle of Bothwell Brigg in Scotland, between governmental troops and Covenanter insurgents. Henry Morton, the protagonist, has feet in both camps due to romantic interests. |
| Theme | Conflict, Empire & the Other Courtship, Family & Domestic Life |
| Theatre | Edinburgh Theatre |
| Lord Chamberlain | Graham, James (3rd Duke of Montrose) |
| Examiner at time of Licence Application | Larpent, John |
| Genre | Historical Drama |
| Acts | Five |
| Keywords | war Scottish soldier love romance drama history historical figures |
| Additional Information | Manuscript dated by Larpent Apr. 30. |
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