The first play written in English by a woman. Elizabeth Cary's explosive 'closet drama' provides a new, feminist viewpoint on the Biblical household of King Herod and the infamous Salome. The conflict between Mariam, descendant of the rightful Jewish ruler, and Herod, her Roman-appointed husband, resonates powerfully in the charged atmosphere of the Middle East today. Running time 120 mins. Written 1613, World Premiere. Rehearsed Reading| 22 Jul 07 | The King's Head Theatre Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
