The Box-Lobby Challenge
Appearance
The Box-Lobby Challenge | |
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Written by | Richard Cumberland |
Date premiered | 22 February 1794 |
Place premiered | Haymarket Theatre |
Original language | English |
Genre | Comedy |
The Box-Lobby Challenge is a comedy play by the British writer Richard Cumberland. It was first staged at the Haymarket Theatre in February 1794.[1] It is a farcical comedy of manners set amongst the working class.
References
- ^ Nicoll p.127
Bibliography
- Mudford, William. The Life of Richard Cumberland. Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1812.
- Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of English Drama 1660-1900. Volume III: Late Eighteenth Century Drama. Cambridge University Press, 1952.