Hearts of Oak (1803 play)

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Hearts of Oak (1803 play)

Hearts of Oak is a comedy play from 1803 by English writer John Till Allingham. It premiered on 19 November 1803 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in London.

Original cast at Drury Lane included:
- Ardent — William Dowton
- Dorland — Alexander Pope
- Tenpercent — John Bannister
- Edward — Vincent De Camp
- Philip — Charles Holland
- Joe — Thomas Collins
- Jerard — George Frederick Cooke
- Brian O'Bradleigh — John Henry Johnstone
- Eliza — Jane Powell
- Laura — Nannette Johnston
- Fanny — Sarah Harlowe
- Mrs O'Bradleigh — Sarah Sparks

References:
- Nicoll p.252
- Greene p.4513

Bibliography:
- Greene, John C. Theatre in Dublin, 1745-1820: A Calendar of Performances, Volume 6. Lexington Books, 2011.
- Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of English Drama 1660–1900: Volume IV. Cambridge University Press, 2009.

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