Thomas Betterton [1676], The tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark. As it is now Acted at his Highness the Duke of York's Theatre. By William Shakespeare (Printed by Andr. Clark, for J. Martyn, and H. Herringman [etc.], London) [word count] [S33700].
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Introductory matter
To the Reader.
This Play being too long to be conveniently
Acted, such places as
might be least prejudicial to the Plot or
Sense, are left out upon the Stage: but
that we may no way wrong the incomparable
Author, are here inserted according
to the Original Copy with this
Mark “
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The Persons Represented.
Claudius, King of Denmark, | Mr. Crosby. |
| Hamlet, Son to the former King, | Mr. Betterton. |
| Horatio, Hamlet's Friend, | Mr. Smith. |
| Marcellus, an Officer, | Mr. Lee. |
| Polonius, Lord Chamberlain, | Mr. Noake. |
Voltimand [Voltemand]. |
| Cornelius. |
| Laertes, Son to Polonius, | Mr. Young. |
| Reynaldo. |
| Rosincraus [Rosencrantz], Courtier, | Mr. Norris. |
| Guildenstern, Courtier, | Mr. Cademan. |
| Cum aliis. |
| Lucianus. |
| Fortinbrass [Fortinbras], King of Norway, | Mr. Percival. |
| Ostrick [Osric], a fantastical Courtier | Mr. Jenan. |
| Barnardo [Bernado], Centinel, | Mr. Rathband. |
| Francisco, Centinel, | Mr. Floyd. |
| Ghost of Hamlet's Father, | Mr. Medburn. |
| Two Grave-makers [Clown 1], [Clown 2], | Mr. Undril. Mr. Williams. |
| Gertrard [Gertrude], Queen of Denmark, | Mrs. Shadwel. |
| Ophelia, in love with Hamlet | Mrs. Betterton |
[Player], [Prologue], [Captain], [Gentleman], [Messenger], [Sailor], [Courtier], [Lord], [Ambassador], [Player King], [Player Queen]
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THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET Prince of DENMARK.
Thomas Betterton [1676], The tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark. As it is now Acted at his Highness the Duke of York's Theatre. By William Shakespeare (Printed by Andr. Clark, for J. Martyn, and H. Herringman [etc.], London) [word count] [S33700].
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