John Courtney (playwright)

Bounce or The Ojibbeway Indians or The American Indians co-written by J M Maddox
Aged Forty Thomas Hailes Lacy publisher
Taken by Surprise also performed at the Grecian Theatre and co-written by J M Maddox
Clarissa Harlowe also performed at the City of London Theatre Oct 1846 and the Surrey Theatre 1859. Adapted from the French play by Samuel Richardson. Thomas Hailes Lacy published and co-adapted
The Cook of Kennington or No Followers Allowed co-written by D W Osbalidston
The Gunsmith of Orleans or The Dead Women's Secret book written by Eliza Sheridan published in 1847
Jane Eyre or The Secrets of Thornfield Manor was the first theatrical production (performed in 1848) of Charlotte Brontë's novel. It has been adapted and was performed at The Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills in Jun 2009
Rose Clinton or The Victim of Circumstantial Evidence also performed at The Old Vic 1849, City of London Theatre 1863. co-written by Arthur Williams
The Broken Home or The Artisan's Daughter also performed at the Soho Theatre 1859, City of London Theatre 1863 and co-written by Arthur Williams
The Road to Transportation co-written by Arthur Williams
Leah and Nathan or Leah, the Jewess of Constantina or The Arab's Sacrifice also performed at City of London Theatre Aug 1863. As The Jewess or The Council of Constance by Thomas Hailes Lacy performed at the Old Vic and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 1835
Time Tries All 1850s: Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Glasgow, Sadlers Wells Theatre, George St. Theatre, Dublin, many UK Provincial Theatres and locations in the USA. 1860s: Wolverhampton, St. James’s Theatre, St George’s Hall, Adelphi Theatre, London, The Olympic Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, Royal Victoria (Old Vic), many Provincial locations. 1870s: Olympia Dramatic Club, Royal Albert Hall, Kings Cross Theatre, St George’s Hall, Vincent Dramatic Company, and in California and other US states.1880s: Royal Artillery Theatre, other locations.Thomas Hailes Lacy publisher, Miss Emma Barrett starred Aug 1861, Amy Sedgwick played Laura Leeson and chose the part for her return to the Theatre Mar 1862, Sidney Frances Bateman starred Dec 1865
Frank Wildeye or The Spendthrift Husband co-written by D W Osbaldiston
The Green Hills of Surrey co-written by D W Osbaldiston. The Green Hills of Surrey is also a poem written by William Cox Bennett
The Heir of Ashmore or Time's Story co-written by D W Osbaldiston
The Soldier's Progress or The Horrors of War also performed in Provincial Theatres Jan 1850, Mar 1850, Jun 1850. May 1851, Jan 1852, Feb 1853, Mar 1853, Jan 1854, Oct 1854, Jan 1855, Jun 1856. Manchester Jul 1850 (ten nights) and Aug 1852, Penzance Mar 1851, Dublin Apr 1853, St George’s Hall Dec 1855. Thomas Hailes Lacy publisher
The Two Polts also performed in Provincial Theatres Jun 1856 and Oct 1859. Thomas Hailes Lacy publisher
Belphegor the Itinerant Thomas Hailes Lacy publisher
The Charmed Harp music by Wilhelm Meyer Lutz
Life's Seasons or Hearts and Homes co-written by William Creswick
Off to the Diggings co-written by William Creswick and R Shepherd
Uncle Tom's Cabin co-written by William Creswick and William Bodham Donne
The Marriage Day or The Life Chase co-written by R Shepherd
Old Joe and Young Joe or The Martini Family also performed at the Surrey Theatre Dec 1860. Adapted from the French play The Martini Family or O.J and Y.J
Eustache or Eustache Baudin also performed at the Olympic Theatre, New York City, USA Apr 1862; Richmond Theatre, Virginia, USA Mar, May and Nov 1863; Salt Lake City, USA Oct 1863 (adaption); Brooklyn Academy of Music, NY USA Nov 1863; Christchurch, New Zealand Mar 1866; Opening Night of the new Opera House in Springfield, Illinois USA Dec 1866; various Theatres the US in 1867; Theatre Royal, Nottingham Jan 1869; Theatre Royal, Birmingham Jan 1869; Chicago, Illinois USA May 1869; Three UK performances in 1870 and one in 1879; Galveston Theatre, Texas, USA Apr 1871;Pence Opera House, Minneapolis USA Mar 1888; UK Performances in 1885 and 1889; Grand Museum, Boston USA Jun 1893. T G Bishop credited in the published play as co-writer. Opening play of the newly named Olympic Theatre, New York, owned by George L Fox who also played the character "Marcel". Performance in Richmond performed under the title "Eustache the Condemned".Performance in Boston under the title "The Man of Destiny" performed by H Percy Meldon and Ethel Tucker
Deeds, not Words or The Drooping Flower co-written by Arthur Williams
Tricks and Trials John Courtney impersonated three characters
Double Faced People also performed at Theatre Royal, Haymarket Feb 1857, Theatre Royal, Brighton Dec 1857. Performance 26 Feb 1857 attended by Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and the Princess Royal. The Queen wrote in her diary" ... a pretty little drama..."[10] The programme also included a performance of A Wicked Wife. Thomas Hailes Lacy published
A Wicked Wife also performed at Theatre Royal, Haymarket Feb 1857. Adapted from the French play Une Femme qui deteste son Marie. Thomas Hailes Lacy published and co-adapted
The Students or Sorry adapted from the French play "The Students of D’Orilly".William Creswick played Roger D’Orilly