The Romp

The Romp is a 1767 play, a comedic afterpiece, which was derived from Love in the City by Isaac Bickerstaffe.[1]

The piece centred on the most popular character of the original play, Priscilla Tomboy, also known as "Miss Prissy".[2]

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)[3]
  • 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[4]

References
  1. The Dramatic Cobbler: The Life and Works of Isaac Bickerstaff, p. 288 (1972)
  2. Collection No.4: Love in the City, by Isaac Bickerstaff (2009)
  3. Mrs,, Jordan in the Character of Priscilla Tomboy, The British Museum, Retrieved 11 May 2016
  4. London Stage, 1660-1800, p. 904 (1968)


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.