The Man of Newmarket is a 1678 comedy play by the English writer Edward Howard.[1] It was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by the King's Company.

The Man of Newmarket
Written byEdward Howard
Date premieredMarch 1678
Place premieredTheatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
Original languageEnglish
GenreRestoration Comedy

The original cast featured John Wiltshire as Passal, Nicholas Burt as Maldrin, Martin Powell as Nonsuch, Joseph Haines as Whiffler, Thomas Clark as Swiftspur, Cardell Goodman as Trainsted, Philip Griffin as Bowser, Carey Perin as Plodwell, Michael Mohun as Breakbond, John Coysh as Pricknote, Mary Corbett as Clevly and Katherine Corey as Quickthridt.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Nicoll p.214
  2. ^ Van Lennep p.268

Bibliography edit

  • Nicoll, Allardyce. History of English Drama, 1660-1900: Volume 1, Restoration Drama, 1660-1700. Cambridge University Press, 1952.
  • Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.