The success of “The Magistrate” was immediate, and the Court Theatre was crowded night after night for more than a year, the play being presented over 300 times. So prosperous was the run that there was no cessation during the Summer holiday season. This success, however, was not confined to London, for three companies were soon carrying the play triumphantly over the English provinces, while in September 1885 Mr. Pinero went to New York to produce his work. How can you resist a comedy whose acts are labeled Act 1: The Family Skeleton; Act 2: It Leaves Its Cupboard; and Act 3: It Crumbles? - Summary by Cast list: Mr Posket : Larry Wilson Agatha Posket: Sonia Cis Farringdon : Tomas Peter Charlotte Verrinder : Leanne Yau Colonel Lukyn: Son of the Exiles Captain Horace Vale: Nick Bulka Beatie Tomlinson: Availle Mr. Bullamy : alanmapstone Achille Blond: ToddHW Isidore: VivianWeaver Mr. Wormington: VivianWeaver Inspector Messiter : TriciaG Serjeant Lugg : Mike Harris Constable Harris : Sandra Schmit Wyke: Beth Thomas Popham: Amy Deuchler Stage Directions: Linette Geisel Edited By:  ToddHW