Short Plays from Dickens

Here is a collection of 20 short plays drawn from various books by Charles Dickens such as Nicholas Nickleby, David Copperfield, Bleak House, and Our Mutual Friend. "For the use of Amateur and School Dramatic Societies"


By : Horace Baker Browne (1874 - 1964)

00 - Introduction



01 - Mrs Tibbs Boarding House - From Sketches by Boz



02 - Horatio Sparkins - From Sketches by Boz



03 - Miss Squeers' Tea-Party - From Nicholas Nickleby



04 - The Gentleman Next Door - From Nicholas Nickleby



05 - Stormy Scenes in the Varden Household - From Barnaby Rudge



06 - Hatching a Conspiracy - From Barnaby Rudge



07 - The Stranger's Visit - From Barnaby Rudge



08 - The Great Protestant Association - From Barnaby Rudge



09 - Mr. Pecksniff's Pleasant Family Party - From Martin Chuzzlewit



10 - An Unexpected Meeting - From Martin Chuzzlewit



11 - A Division Between Friends - From Martin Chuzzlewit



12 - The Friendly Waiter - From David Copperfield



13 - Betsy Trotwood at Home - From David Copperfield



14 - Mr. Micawber's Prospects - From David Copperfield



15 - Mr. Guppy's Proposal - From Bleak House



16 - Mrs. Snagsby's Guests - From Bleak House



17 - Mr. George's Shooting Gallery - From Bleak House



18 - Silas Wegg's Stall - From Our Mutual Friend



19 - Mr. Venus's Shop - From Our Mutual Friend



20 - At ''Jenny Wren's'' - From Our Mutual Friend

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