Speculation

Speculation is a comedy in five acts by Frederick Reynolds (1764–1841).

The original text
First performed in London at the Theatre-Royal, Covent Garden. Published by Longman in 1795.

Performance history in South Africa
In the early part of the 19th century, there was a close link between Cape Town and the island of St Helena and apparently monthly plays were performed on the island of St Helena by the garrison there, according to an article on "St. Helena Theatricals" in The South African Commercial Advertiser of 12 October 1825. (See also Theatre on St Helena)

Speculation is one of the presentations specifically mentioned by the author.

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