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A farce, in two acts by C. Pelham Thompson.  
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''[[The King's Command]]'' is a farce in two acts by C. Pelham Thompson (fl. 1814)[http://www.ricorso.net/rx/az-data/authors/t/Thompson_CP/life.htm]
  
Printed and published by J. Duncombe, [1835?]London 
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==The original text==
  
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."
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Performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, in 1835, printed and published by J. Duncombe in 1835. Apparently 4 editions appeared that year.
"Embellished with a fine engraving, by Mr. Findlay, from a drawing, taken in the [London] theatre."
 
Includes indications for incidental music.
 
  
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==Translations and adaptations==
  
== South African performances ==
 
  
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
  
 
1847 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]]
 
1847 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]]
  
  
1851 Performed again by the [[New English Theatrical Company]] in the [[Drury Lane Theatre]]. this time with ''[[The Middy Ashore]]'' (Bernard) as afterpiece.
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1851 Performed again by the [[New English Theatrical Company]] in the [[Drury Lane Theatre]], this time with ''[[The Middy Ashore]]'' (Bernard) as afterpiece.
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
 
  
 
http://orlabs.oclc.org/identities/lccn-n82-201366
 
http://orlabs.oclc.org/identities/lccn-n82-201366
  
[[F.C.L. Bosman|Bosman]], 1928: pp. 417-423.
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http://www.ricorso.net/rx/az-data/authors/t/Thompson_CP/life.htm
  
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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. 417-423.
  
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Latest revision as of 05:00, 30 April 2017

The King's Command is a farce in two acts by C. Pelham Thompson (fl. 1814)[1]

The original text

Performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, in 1835, printed and published by J. Duncombe in 1835. Apparently 4 editions appeared that year.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

1847 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


1851 Performed again by the New English Theatrical Company in the Drury Lane Theatre, this time with The Middy Ashore (Bernard) as afterpiece.

Sources

http://orlabs.oclc.org/identities/lccn-n82-201366

http://www.ricorso.net/rx/az-data/authors/t/Thompson_CP/life.htm

F.C.L. Bosman. 1928. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel I: 1652-1855. Pretoria: J.H. de Bussy. [2]: pp. 417-423.

Go to ESAT Bibliography

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Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays

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