The Fair Penitent was first performed in 1702 and became one of the most successful English plays of the 18th century. Tragic heroine Calista disregards her father Sciolto's wishes for her to marry Altamont, and instead passionately yearns for Lothario, a notorious seducer, but is a love that ends in tragedy.| 11 Oct 11 | Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Performance Details => Venue archive |
