The Romp is a 1767 play, a comedic afterpiece, which was derived from Love in the City by Isaac Bickerstaffe.[1]
The piece centred on the most popular character of the original play, Priscilla Tomboy, also known as "Miss Prissy".[2]
Original cast
editDrury Lane
edit- Young Cockney by James William Dodd (Mr. Dodd)
- Barnacle by Mr. Suett
- Old Cockney by Mr. Fawcett
- Captain Sightly by William Barrymore (Mr. Barrymore)
- Priscilla Tomboy by Dorothy Jordan (Mrs. Jordan)[3]
- Penelope by Miss Stageldoir
- Miss La Blond by Miss Barnes
Haymarket (1787)
edit- Young Cockney by Mr. Meadows
- Barnacle by Mr. Booth
- Old Cockney by Mr. Barrett
- Captain Sightly by Mr. Wright
- Priscilla Tomboy by Miss George
- Penelope by Miss Burnet
- Miss La Blond by Miss Brangin[4]
References
edit- ^ The Dramatic Cobbler: The Life and Works of Isaac Bickerstaff, p. 288 (1972)
- ^ Collection No.4: Love in the City, by Isaac Bickerstaff (2009)
- ^ Mrs,, Jordan in the Character of Priscilla Tomboy, The British Museum, Retrieved 11 May 2016
- ^ London Stage, 1660-1800, p. 904 (1968)
External links
edit- The Romp (printed 1788) (via Google Books)
- 1786 print of scene from play
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