Goldoni, the Freemasons and the Mysteries: the female discovery trope in 18th century theatre
Join us for an entertaining talk when Professor Matthew Leigh introduces his research on elements of freemasonry in early 18th century European comic dramas. Classics and Ancient History Tutor at St Anne's College, Oxford, Matthew is particularly interested in the comedies of Carlo Goldoni (1707–93), whose play, A Servant of Two Masters had a successful recent West End and Broadway revival as One Man, Two Guv’nors, staring James Corden.
Goldoni's Le donne curiose (1753) is one of
6.30pm - 8pm
Free event but please book a ticket
The Library and Museum of Freemasonry, Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ
Wed 9 May 2018