The Hole In The Wall: A Farce In Two Acts
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ISBN10: 1432542621
ISBN13: 9781432542627
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781432542627
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Hole In The Wall: A Farce In Two Acts is a play written by John Poole. The story revolves around a group of characters who are all connected to a hotel called The Hole In The Wall. The play is set in the 19th century and features a range of comedic situations and misunderstandings.The main character is a man named Jack Rover, who is a con artist and a womanizer. He arrives at The Hole In The Wall with his friend, Tom Shuffleton, and immediately sets his sights on the hotel's owner, Mrs. Bouncer. However, Mrs. Bouncer is already engaged to a man named Mr. Gritt, who is a retired butcher.As the play progresses, Jack and Tom become embroiled in a series of schemes and plots, including a plan to steal a valuable diamond from Mr. Gritt. Along the way, they encounter a range of colorful characters, including a Frenchman named Monsieur Marabout, a lawyer named Mr. Wigsby, and a maid named Penelope.The Hole In The Wall: A Farce In Two Acts is a classic example of British farce, with its fast-paced action, mistaken identities, and witty dialogue. It has been performed numerous times since its original publication in 1852 and remains a popular choice for theater companies and audiences alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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