Pickwick: A Play in Three Acts

By Charles Dickens, Frank C Reilly, Cosmo Hamilton

"Pickwick"; A Play in Three Acts is a spirited theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens's beloved debut novel, "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club". Created by Cosmo Hamilton and Frank C. Reilly, this dramatization brings to life the whimsical adventures and eccentric characters that defined Dickens's early literary success. The play captures the essence of the bumbling yet benevolent Samuel Pickwick and his loyal band of companions-Nathaniel Winkle, Augustus Snodgrass, and Tracy Tupman-as they navigate a series of humorous misadventures across the English countryside.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, the narrative blends sharp wit with a warm, celebratory tone. Audiences are reintroduced to iconic figures such as the indomitable Sam Weller and the unscrupulous Alfred Jingle. This three-act structure distills the episodic nature of the original serial into a cohesive and engaging stage production, emphasizing the camaraderie, social satire, and high-spirited comedy that made the source material a cornerstone of Victorian literature. "Pickwick" serves as both a tribute to Dickens's comedic genius and a standalone testament to the enduring appeal of the Pickwickian world and its vibrant cast of characters.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025903498
• ISBN13: 9781025903491
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"