J. Stirling (Joseph Stirling) Coyne
Joseph Stirling Coyne (1803–1868) was a humorist and satirist in the tradition of Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope. One of the most prolific British playwrights of the mid-nineteenth century, he wrote more than sixty plays; his twenty-seven farces are surpassed in number only by John Maddison Morton's ninety-one and T. J. Williams's thirty. Coyne brought to the stage accomplished comedic interchanges, puns, irony, exaggerated character traits, ludicrous plot situations, and surprising outcomes. His plays reveal a deft ear for dialogue and an ability to create characters suited to the talents of specific actors. As a journalist Coyne contributed humorous pieces to many widely circulated journals and newspapers.
A Duel in the Dark: An Original Farce, in One Act
Mistaken identities and chaotic encounters lead a husband and wife into a farcical duel, testing the boundaries of their love and trust in the most uproarious way.
By J. Stirling (Joseph Stirling) Coyne
How to Settle Accounts with your Laundress: An Original Farce, in One Act
A tailor's attempt to juggle romance and avoid his lovesick laundress results in comical chaos when a mistaken identity escalates into a hilarious showdown of affection and trickery.
By J. Stirling (Joseph Stirling) Coyne
What will they say at Brompton? A Comedetta, in One Act.
Mistaken for a two-timer, a traveler confronts brigands and his fear of gossip.
By J. Stirling (Joseph Stirling) Coyne