The Toy is a 1789 comedy play by the Irish writer John O'Keeffe. It premiered at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden in London on 3 February 1789.[1] The Irish premiere was at the Crow Street Theatre in Dublin on 13 January 1791.[2]

The Toy
Written byJohn O'Keeffe
Date premiered3 February 1789
Place premieredTheatre Royal, Covent Garden, London
Original languageEnglish
GenreComedy
SettingHampton Court, England

Cast

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The original cast included:

References

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  1. ^ Nicoll p.294
  2. ^ Greene p.4496

Bibliography

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  • Greene, John C. Theatre in Dublin, 1745-1820: A Calendar of Performances, Volume 6. Lexington Books, 2011.
  • Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of English Drama 1660–1900: Volume III. Cambridge University Press, 2009.
  • Hogan, C.B (ed.) The London Stage, 1660–1800: Volume V. Southern Illinois University Press, 1968.