"BLACKGUARDISM" AND "SURREY FOOLERIES"? DAVID OSBALDISTON'S MANAGEMENT OF COVENT GARDEN, 1835-37.

The article explores the controversial management of Covent Garden Theatre by David Osbaldiston from 1835-37, highlighting his struggles with public perception and his reputation for mismanagement. Topics discussed include Osbaldiston's early career as a theatre manager, his leadership at England' London's Covent Garden Theatre, and the critical response to his management, as well as the broader context of theatre operations during the early 19th century.