The Lackey's Carnival: A Comedy In Four Acts (1900)

The Lackey's Carnival is a comedy play in four acts, written by Henry Arthur Jones and first published in 1900. The play revolves around the character of Tom Lackey, a struggling actor who dreams of making it big in the theater world. He is given the opportunity to perform at a carnival, where he hopes to impress a wealthy patron who could help him further his career.However, things don't go as planned, and Tom finds himself caught up in a series of mishaps and misunderstandings. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including a group of performers, a fortune-teller, and a love interest.As the play progresses, Tom's ambitions are tested, and he must decide whether to continue pursuing his dreams or settle for a more modest life. The Lackey's Carnival is a lighthearted and entertaining play that explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a classic example of early 20th-century British theater and remains a popular choice for amateur and professional productions alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.