A Day Well Spent A Farce, in One Act

By John Oxenford

Book Overview

A sharp, sparkling one act farce that still crackles with wit after all these years. A Day Well Spent returns in a new complete edition, inviting readers to relish the rapid-fire misunderstandings and deft social manoeuvres that define Victorian theatre. This restored edition offers a concise, brisk experience in stage comedy and comedy of manners, where marital misunderstandings collide with social pretence and the half-formed pride of London's drawing rooms. Set in Victorian England, the play briskly travels through keen observation of human foibles, delivering humour that feels both timeless and specifically anchored in its era. It's a compact masterclass in timing, character, and the social rituals that once governed drawing-room life, making it a fertile text for theatre study students and amateur theatre practitioners alike. John Oxenford's work sits at a pivotal junction of classic farce and contemporary stagecraft: a short farce that rewards close reading and clever staging, while thrilling casual readers with its punch and pace. Its literature-historical significance lies in its industrious reflection of the era's manners and performance culture, informing how later playwrights approached the stage. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition is restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, ideal for collectors, classrooms, and theatre lovers alike. complete edition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354598668
• ISBN13: 9789354598661
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"