John Payne Collier

John Payne Collier was a controversial Shakespeare scholar and probably forger, journalist, writer and critic, born in London.

He wrote among other things The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Punch and Judy (1828), based on oral tradition and Italian Giovanni Piccini’s version.

Information

(Objekt ID 6466)
Object type Person
Born January 11, 1789 (dead September 17, 1883)
Functions Writer, Researcher, Critic, Dramatist/Playwright, Journalist
Nationality British
Gender Male
Involved in productions (1)
Title Premiere Role
Punch and Judy (The Puppetry Company Dukkenikkerne) 1999 Author
Artworks (1)
Title Publiseringsdato Role
Punch and Judy Script – Author