''The Delinquent'' is an 1805
comedy play by the British writer
Frederick Reynolds. It premiered at the
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in
London on 14 November 1805.
[Greene p.4516] The original cast included
John Philip Kemble as The Delinquent,
John Brunton John Brunton may refer to:
* John Brunton (actor) (1741–1822), English actor
* John Brunton (manufacturer) (1837–1917), Scottish manufacturer and philanthropist
* John Brunton (scenic artist) (1849–1909), Scottish scenic artist ...
as Sir Edward Specious,
Joseph Shepherd Munden
Joseph Shepherd Munden (1758 – 6 February 1832) was an English actor.
He had a long provincial experience as actor and manager. His first London appearance was in 1790 at Covent Garden, where he mostly remained until 1811, becoming a lea ...
as Major Tornado,
John Fawcett John Fawcett may refer to:
*John Fawcett (theologian) (1739–1817), British theologian, pastor and hymn writer
*John Fawcett (of Bolton) (1789–1867), composer/musician
*John Fawcett (organist) (1825–1857), his son, English organist
*John Fawce ...
as Old Doric,
William Thomas Lewis
William Thomas Lewis (1748?–1811), known as "Gentleman" Lewis, due to his refined acting style, was an English actor. He was said to be "the most complete fop on the stage". In later life he went into theatrical management.
Early days in Ir ...
as Young Doric,
William Claremont
William Claremont (died 1832) was a British stage actor who spent many years in the companies of the leading London theatres at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, Theatre Royal, Haymarket, Haymarket and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Drury L ...
as Dorville,
John Waddy as Landlord,
John Liston as Old Nicholas,
John Emery as Tom Tackle,
George Davies Harley
George Davies Harley (1762 – 28 November 1811), originally George Davies, was an English actor and poet.
Life
Harley was, according to one account, a tailor, and according to a second, a banker's clerk, and then a clerk in lottery offices. ...
as Waiter,
Nannette Johnston as Olivia and
Maria Gibbs as Mrs. Aubrey.
References
Bibliography
* Greene, John C. ''Theatre in Dublin, 1745-1820: A Calendar of Performances, Volume 6''. Lexington Books, 2011.
* Nicoll, Allardyce. ''A History of English Drama 1660–1900: Volume IV''. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
1805 plays
Comedy plays
West End plays
British plays
Plays by Frederic Reynolds
Plays set in England
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