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''[[Speculation]]'' is a comedy in five acts by Frederick Reynolds (1764–1841)[http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Frederic_Reynolds]. | ''[[Speculation]]'' is a comedy in five acts by Frederick Reynolds (1764–1841)[http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Frederic_Reynolds]. | ||
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First performed in London at the Theatre-Royal, Covent Garden. Published by Longman in 1795. | First performed in London at the Theatre-Royal, Covent Garden. Published by Longman in 1795. | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 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]])''' | ||
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| + | ''[[Speculation]]'' is one of the presentations specifically mentioned by the author. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | Facsimile version of the original 1795 text by Longman & Co: Google E-Book[https://books.google.co.za/books?id=tfhWAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA67&lpg=PA67&dq=Speculation+Frederick+Reynolds&source=bl&ots=2z_n89hozL&sig=xVyQiOiwQlkzM3QrzamR3gemQ0g&hl=af&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjajpSYkKTNAhVGJcAKHYVRAwUQ6AEIGTAA#v=onepage&q=Speculation%20Frederick%20Reynolds&f=false] | ||
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| + | [[F.C.L. Bosman]], 1928. ''Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel I: 1652-1855''. Pretoria: [[J.H. de Bussy]]. [http://www.dbnl.org/tekst/bosm012dram01_01/]: pp.390-1 | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS I: Original SA plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS II: Foreign plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS III: Collections]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:11, 13 June 2016
Speculation is a comedy in five acts by Frederick Reynolds (1764–1841)[1].
Contents
The original text
First performed in London at the Theatre-Royal, Covent Garden. Published by Longman in 1795.
Translations and adaptations
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.
Sources
Facsimile version of the original 1795 text by Longman & Co: Google E-Book[2]
F.C.L. Bosman, 1928. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: J.H. de Bussy. [3]: pp.390-1
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
