The Funeral: or Grief A-La-Mode

About this film

LibriVox recording of The Funeral: or Grief A-La-Mode by Richard Steele. Read in English by Availle; Beth Thomas; ToddHW; alanmapstone; Chris Cartwright; Son of the Exiles; Sonia; Leanne Yau; Tomas Peter; Eva Davis; Nemo; Bhavya; Kay; Campbell Schelp; Rob Marland; Joseph Tabler; Devorah Allen; TJ Burns; Foon; Crln Yldz Ksr; thestorygirl; SaraHale; Sandra Schmit; Carol Pelster; pmstrahm; Treefairy; MajorToast; MrRogers The Funeral: or, Grief à-la-Mode, a Comedy, was written in the summer of 1701, and given to Christopher Rich, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in October. Soon afterwards it was acted, and it was published by Jacob Tonson between December 18 and 20, with the date 1702 on the title-page. The music to the songs, by William Croft, appeared between December 16 and 18. [] The play was revived occasionally in most of the years between 1703 and 1734, and from time to time during the following half-century, the last date, apparently, being April 17, 1799. The plot is entirely original. Summary by G.A. Aitken Cast list: Lord Brumpton: ToddHW Lord Hardy, Son to Lord Brumpton, in love with Lady Sharlot: Rob Marland Mr. Campley, in love with Lady Harriot: Tomas Peter Mr. Trusty,…

Directors & creators

Richard Steele

Subjects

librivox; audiobooks;comedy

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