The Man of Ten Thousand
The Man of Ten Thousand is a 1796 comedy play by the British writer Thomas Holcroft.[2]
| The Man of Ten Thousand | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Thomas Holcroft |
| Date premiered | 23 January 1796[1] |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
The original Drury Lane cast featured William Barrymore as Sir Pertinax Pitiful, John Palmer as Lord Laroon, Charles Kemble as Dorington, John Bannister as Hairbrain, James William Dodd as Curfew, Richard Suett as Consol, Robert Palmer as Major Rampart, Ralph Wewitzer as Herbert, James Aickin as Hudson, John Phillimore as Clerk, Jane Pope as Lady Taunton and Elizabeth Farren as Olivia.[3]
References
- Hogan p.1825
- Nicoll p.271
- Hogan p.1825
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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