The Modish Couple
1732 play
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The Modish Couple is a 1732 comedy play by the British writer James Miller, under the pen name Charles Boaden.[2] A virtuous wife reforms her rakish husband.[3]
Written byJames Miller
Date premiered10 January 1732[1]
Place premieredTheatre Royal, Drury Lane
Original languageEnglish
| The Modish Couple | |
|---|---|
| Written by | James Miller |
| Date premiered | 10 January 1732[1] |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
The original Drury Lane cast included Robert Wilks as Lord Modely, John Mills as Claremont, Colley Cibber as Grinly, John Harper as Sir Lubbardly Block, Theophilus Cibber as Squire Chip, Mary Heron as Lady Modely and Jane Cibber as Clarissa. The epilogue was written by Henry Fielding.
