The Force of Ridicule
The Force of Ridicule is a 1796 comedy play by the British writer Thomas Holcroft.[2]
| The Force of Ridicule | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Thomas Holcroft |
| Date premiered | 6 December 1796[1] |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
The original Drury Lane cast included John Palmer, William Barrymore, Richard Suett, Robert Palmer, Charles Kemble, John Bannister, Maria Theresa Kemble and Elizabeth Farren.[3]
References
- Hogan p.1920
- Nicoll p.271
- Hogan p.1920
Bibliography
- Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of English Drama 1660–1900: Volume III. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
- Hogan, C.B (ed.) The London Stage, 1660–1800: Volume V. Southern Illinois University Press, 1968.
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