''The Romp'' is a 1767 play, a comedic
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, which was derived from ''Love in the City'' by
Isaac Bickerstaffe.
[The Dramatic Cobbler: The Life and Works of Isaac Bickerstaff](_blank)
p. 288 (1972)
The piece centred on the most popular character of the original play, Priscilla Tomboy, also known as "Miss Prissy".
(2009)
Original cast
Drury Lane
*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)
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*Penelope by Miss Stageldoir
*Miss La Blond by Miss Barnes
Haymarket (1787)
*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
[London Stage, 1660-1800](_blank)
p. 904 (1968)
References
External links
The Romp(printed 1788) (via
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1786 print of scene from play
1767 plays
1767 in England
Comedy plays
English plays
Plays set in London
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