Comediettas and Farces

Name: Comediettas and Farces
Author: John Maddison Morton

By John Maddison Morton

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A collection of short stage comedies and farces written for private and amateur performance. Most pieces adapt French plots but feature substantial alterations and original dialogue, while a few are wholly original. The plays rely on situation-driven humor—misunderstandings, comic reversals, and brisk exchanges—delivered in a dry, sententious style. An introductory essay sketches the author’s theatrical background and era, and the pieces favor economical staging, quick pacing, and character-based comic devices suited to small-scale production.

About the Author

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.