Crutch and Toothpick
Crutch and Toothpick, a comedy in three acts by G.R. Sims (1847–1922)[1]. Based on a French farce by Eugène Labiche(1815-1888)[2],
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Based on an unnamed farce by Eugène Labiche ()[3], it was adapted into English as Crutch and Toothpick, a comedy in three acts by G.R. Sims (1847–1922)[4]. Produced in the Royalty Theatre, London, 1879 and enjoyed a run for 240 nights.
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Performance history in South Africa
According to some sources it was performed in the Theatre Royal, Port Elizabeth, by Captain Disney Roebuck's company April 20–21, 1876! As this is highly unlikely, given the opening of the play in London in 1879, the date must have been later, late 1879 at the very earliest.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eug%C3%A8ne_Marin_Labiche
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Robert_Sims
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP18830710.2.11
https://wikivisually.com/wiki/Lottie_Venne
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