The King's Command

A farce, in two acts by C. Pelham Thompson.

Printed and published by J. Duncombe, [1835?]London

Notes to edition: "The only edition correctly marked, by permission, from the prompter's book; to which is [sic] added, a description of the costume, cast of the characters, the whole of the stage business, situations, entrances, exits, properties, and directions." "Embellished with a fine engraving, by Mr. Findlay, from a drawing, taken in the [London] theatre." Includes indications for incidental music.

South African performances

First produced in South Africa on 20 August, 1847 by W.F.H. Parker and a company called the New English Theatrical Company in the Drury Lane Theatre in Cape Town. A reviewer called it an "admired historical Drama" rather than a farce. The performance apparently opened each act with a chorus, and the evening also included a rustic dance, two comic songs and the farce Damp Beds (Parry). Performers included Mr Miller, Mr Etton, Mr Rogers, Mr Hughes, Mr Herbert, Mr Tilbury, Mrs Parker and Mrs Hughes. The Company Manager was W.F.H. Parker and the Stage Manager Mr H. Hughes