Edward L. L. Blanchard | |
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| Born | 11 December 1820 West End, London |
| Died | 4 September 1889 (aged 68) London |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Playwright |
Edward Litt Leman Blanchard, often referred to as E. L. Blanchard (11 December 1820 – 4 September 1889),[1] was an English writer who is best known for his contributions to the Drury Lane pantomime. He began writing plays and other literature to support himself as a teenager after his father died. A succession of pantomimes supplied by him to one or other of the minor theatres, under the nom de plume of Francisco Frost, soon acquired for him a reputation as the contriver of these dramatic whimsicalities.[2] He soon became a prolific creator of dramas and eventually gained critical acclaim for his works. He also served as a newspaper drama critic and mentored other writers.
- ^ Scott & Howard 1891, volume 2
- ^ "Death of E L Blanchard". The Era. 7 September 1889. p. 9.