The Double Distress

About the show

The play takes place amidst conflict between the Persians and the Medes. Leamira is the daughter of the Persian king, Darius. Her father commands her to marry Tygranes (Prince of the Medes), but she loves the Persian general Cleomedon. At the end of the play, it is revealed that Cleomedon is actually the son of Astyages, King of the Medes. Leamira and Cleomedon are therefore free to marry.