The Limerick Boy, or Paddy's Mischief
The Limerick Boy, or Paddy's Mischief is a farce in one act by James Pilgrim ()[].
Also found simply as The Limerick Boy.
Contents
The original text
First performed at Saddler's Wells, London in 18** and in National Theatre, New York in 18**.
Published in 18** by William V. Spencer in Spencer's Boston Theatre, no XVI,
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1875: Performed as The Limerick Boy by Disney Roebuck and his company in the Bijou Theatre, Cape Town, on 22 April, as afterpiece to London Assurance (Boucicault).
Sources
Facsimile version of the text, Spencer's Boston Theatre, no XVI, USF Digital Collections[1]
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: p.323
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