Waiting for an Omnibus in the Lowther Arcade on a Rainy Day: A Farce, in One Act

"Waiting for an Omnibus in the Lowther Arcade on a Rainy Day: A Farce, in One Act" by John Maddison Morton is a comical play set in the 1800s during a rainstorm, where people seek shelter in London's Lowther Arcade. It follows the story of John Horatio O'Walker, a soon-to-be groom, entangled in romantic and financial difficulties, with subplots involving money, old letters, and a colorful cast of characters. The humor of the play comes from misunderstandings, the possibility of losing his money through his advisor Dibbs, and the pressure surrounding his wedding to Fanny. Each character contributes to the frenzied and comedic chaos, reflecting the absurdity of daily life with witty dialogue and social observations, all of which leads to a series of amusing solutions for the group.