The Maid of Bath
1771 play
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The Maid of Bath is a 1771 comedy play by the British actor-manager Samuel Foote.[1] It premiered at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket in London on 26 June 1771.[2] It was inspired by the life of the singer Elizabeth Ann Linley of the Bath-based Linley family.[3] The prologue was written by David Garrick.
| The Maid of Bath | |
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| Original language | English |
| Written by | Samuel Foote |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Setting | Bath, present day |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 26 June 1771 |
| Place | Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London |
Original cast
- Samuel Foote as Flint
- Henry Woodward as Sir Christopher Cripple
- James Aickin as Major Rackett
- Thomas Weston as Billy Button
- James Fearon as Peter Poultice
- Mr. Davis as Fillup
- Richard Castle as Mynheer Sour Crout
- Mr Loyd as Monsieur De Jarsey
- Miss Platt as Mrs Linnett
- Miss Jewell as Kitty Linnett
- Mary Fearon as Lady Catherine Coldstream
- Mrs. Weston as Maid
