| Friendship in Fashion | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Thomas Otway |
| Date premiered | 5 April 1678 |
| Place premiered | Dorset Garden Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Restoration Comedy |
| Setting | London, present day |
Friendship in Fashion is a 1678 comedy play by the English writer Thomas Otway. It was first staged by the Duke's Company at the Dorset Garden Theatre in London. It was part of the trend of Restoration Comedy that flourished during the era.[1]
The original Dorset Garden cast included Thomas Betterton as Goodvile, William Smith as Truman, Henry Harris as Valentine, Cave Underhill as Sir Noble Clumsey, Anthony Leigh as Malagene, Thomas Jevon as Caper, John Bowman as Saunter, Elizabeth Barry as Mrs Goodvile, Anne Shadwell as Victoria, Emily Price as Camilla and Anne Quin as Lady Squeamish.[2] Otway dedicated the published version to the Earl of Dorset.