Law Against Lovers

The Law Against Lovers, written by Sir William Davenant and staged in 1662, is a dramatic adaptation of Shakespeare's works, primarily based on Measure for Measure. This play is notable for being the first Shakespearean adaptation performed during the Restoration era, where Davenant creatively merged characters from both Measure for Measure and Much Ado About Nothing, transforming Angelo and Benedick into brothers. The result is a unique and intriguing combination that reflects the theatrical innovations of the time.