The new theatre of fun, or, The modern Aristophanes in high glee
Subtitle: being a genuine collection of the jests, gibes, witticisms, bon-mots, puns, repartees, anecdotes, remarks, and singular jokes, of Samuel Foote, Esq. : including also those of Mess. Garrick and Churchill, Dr. Goldsmith, Miss Catley, and other noted personages : forming a high-seasoned, though innocent, olio, of greater variety than ever was before presented to the public ...
Contributors: Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777.
Publisher: Sold by R. Durfey, and J. Curdell
Published: 1778
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
Subjects: English wit and humor
Other titles: New theater of fun; Modern Aristophanes in high glee
Notes: "In which is included the humorous jeux-d'esprit of the most celebrated ladies both in the theatre and at court. The whole concluding with a rich variety of smart conundrums, diverting rebusses, merry songs, humorous stories, entertaining tales, curious ænigmas, singular epitaphs, witty epigrams, &c. &c. Calculated for the entertainment of those who are desirous to shine in polite company, and make themselves agreeable to all around them."