Miss in her Teens, or, The Medley of Lovers

Miss in her Teens, or, The Medley of Lovers is a farce by David Garrick (1717–1779)[1]. Also known simply as Miss in her Teens.

The original text

A farce about a young woman, Miss Biddy, and her various suitors, written in 1746, first performed on January 17, 1747 at Covent Garden and later at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Published by J. and R. Tonson in 1747 under the full title of Miss in her Teens, or, The Medley of Lovers, and described as "a farce in two acts and in prose". Republished a number of times.

Translations and adaptations

Translated and adapted into Dutch by Ward Bingley (1757–1818)[2] as Het Zestienjarig Meisje ("The sixteen year old girl")

South African performances

1808: Performed by the Garrison Players on 10 September in the African Theatre, with The Rivals (Sheridan), with a variety programme including songs and gymnastic presentations (the latter by Astley's students). The evening is a benefit for the widows and orphans of the 89th Regiment.

1826: Performed in South Africa by the Naval Amateur Company in Simonstown on Saturday 14 January.

1827: Performed by the Garrison Players on 27 August in the African Theatre, after Monsieur Tonson (Moncrieff) and Amoroso (Planché).