The Camp at Chobham
The Camp at Chobham is a farce in one act by Mark Lemon (1809-1870)
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The original text
A farce ridiculing anti-war groups at the start of the Crimean War, it was first performed at the Theatre Royal, Adelphi, on Thursday, June 30th, 1853. Published in Volume 192 of Webster's Acting series of National Drama
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1860: Performed on the Eastern Cape border by ** on 8 October, The cast consisted of **. Also performed as The Rivals (Sheridan)
Sources
https://books.google.co.za/books/about/The_Camp_at_Chobham.html?id=Bn3bswEACAAJ&redir_esc=y
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.
North Lincoln Sphinx Vol 1, No 1. January 1, 1860.
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