Rover, The 1

Synopsis: During the 17th century the theatre was predominately a male domain from which women were excluded, especially as playwrights. For Aphra Behn, the first woman playwright, to enter the fiercely competitive arena of the professional theatre was, therefore, a significant achievement. This programme shows a complete performance of Aphra Behn’s comedy ‘The Rover’, first performed in 1677 and set in Naples at carnival time during the 1650s. This contemporary production was achieved in collaboration with the Women’s Playhouse Trust.
Series: Approaching Literature, Course A210
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 181 min.
Year of production: 1996
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION; 1998 sale: £55.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Behn, Aphra; drama in English; Restoration drama; writers - women writers

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