London Assurance | |
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Written by | Dion Boucicault, John Brougham |
Date premiered | 4 March 1841 |
Place premiered | Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London |
Original language | English |
Genre | Comedy |
Setting | London and Oak Hall |
London Assurance (originally titled Out of Town) is a five-act comedy co-authored by Dion Boucicault and John Brougham.[1] While the play was collaboratively written by both playwrights, after the play's initial premiere Broughman, who originated the role of Dazzle, relinquished his authorship rights to the work in a lawsuit settlement and left the production.[1] It was the second play that Boucicault wrote but his first to be produced. Its first production was by Charles Matthews and Madame Vestris's company and ran from 4 March 1841 at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. It was Boucicault's first major success.