Speculation (play)
1795 play
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Speculation is a 1795 comedy play by the British writer Frederick Reynolds. It premiered at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden in London on 7 November 1795.[1] The original cast included William Thomas Lewis as Tanjore, John Quick as Alderman Arable, Joseph Shepherd Munden as Project, John Fawcett as Jack Arable, James Middleton as Captain Arable, William Claremont as Sir Fred Faintly, Charles Farley as Vickery, Mary Ann Davenport as Lady Project and Tryphosa Jane Wallis as Emmeline. The Irish premiere took place at the Crow Street Theatre in Dublin on 22 February 1796.[2]
| Speculation | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Frederick Reynolds |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Setting | London, present day |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 7 November 1795 |
| Place | Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London |