The Man of Newmarket

The Man of Newmarket
Written by	Edward Howard
Date premiered	March 1678
Place premiered	Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London
Original language	English
Genre	Restoration Comedy

The Man of Newmarket is a 1678 comedy play by the English writer Edward Howard. ^[1] It was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by the King's Company.

The original cast featured John Wiltshire as Passal, Nicholas Burt as Maldrin, Martin Powell as Nonsuch, Joseph Haines as Whiffler, Thomas Clark as Swiftspur, Cardell Goodman as Trainsted, Philip Griffin as Bowser, Carey Perin as Plodwell, Michael Mohun as Breakbond, John Coysh as Pricknote, Mary Corbett as Clevly and Katherine Corey as Quickthridt. ^[2]

References

1. Nicoll p.214
2. Van Lennep p.268

Bibliography

• Nicoll, Allardyce. History of English Drama, 1660-1900: Volume 1, Restoration Drama, 1660-1700. Cambridge University Press, 1952.
• Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.