Author(s): Arthur Wing Pinero
The success of “The Magistrate” was immediate, and the Court Theatre was crowded night after night for more than a year, the play being presented over 300 times. So prosperous was the run that there was no cessation during the Summer holiday season. This success, however, was not confined to London, for three companies were soon carrying the play triumphantly over the English provinces, while in September 1885 Mr. Pinero went to New York to produce his work.
How can you resist a comedy whose acts are labeled Act 1: The Family Skeleton; Act 2: It Leaves Its Cupboard; and Act 3: It Crumbles? – Summary by (Introduction, ToddHW)
Cast list:Mr Posket (Magistrate of the Mulberry Street Police Court): Larry WilsonAgatha Posket: SoniaCis Farringdon (her Son): Tomas PeterCharlotte Verrinder (her Sister): Leanne YauColonel Lukyn: Son of the ExilesCaptain Horace Vale: Nick BulkaBeatie Tomlinson: AvailleMr. Bullamy (Magistrate of the Mulberry Street Police Court): alanmapstoneAchille Blond: ToddHWIsidore: VivianWeaverMr. Wormington: VivianWeaverInspector Messiter (Metropolitan Police): TriciaGSerjeant Lugg (Metropolitan Police): Mike HarrisConstable Harris (Metropolitan Police): Sandra SchmitWyke: Beth ThomasPopham: Amy DeuchlerStage Directions: Linette GeiselEdited By: ToddHW