Waiting for an Omnibus in the Lowther Arcade on a Rainy Day: A Farce, in One Act

Name: Waiting for an Omnibus in the Lowther Arcade on a Rainy Day: A Farce, in One Act
Author: John Maddison Morton

By John Maddison Morton

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The play takes place during a downpour in a crowded covered arcade where sheltering shoppers and passersby collide and converse. A matchmaking mother and her daughter, an enthusiastic suitor about to marry, a wealthy bachelor relative, a tailor, and a beadle trade witty banter and comic observations while umbrellas, crowding, and polite etiquette cause minor frictions. Through rapid entrances, exits, and misunderstandings about courtship and money, the one-act farce satirizes social manners and the mercenary side of matrimonial arrangements, relying on timing, physical business, and verbal repartee to drive its compact comic action.

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John Maddison Morton

John Maddison Morton was a 19th-century English playwright known for his contributions to the genre of farce and comedy. His works often blend humor with social commentary, reflecting the theatrical tastes of his time. Among his notable plays is "Box and Cox: A Romance of Real Life in One Act," which showcases his ability to craft engaging narratives with witty dialogue. Morton also wrote several other comedic pieces, including "A Desperate Game: A Comic Drama in One Act" and "Betsy Baker! or, Too Attentive by Half; A Farce, in One Act." His legacy lies in his influence on the development of light-hearted theatre during the Victorian era.