Sly Fox
by Ben Jonson, Larry Gelbart, Ben Johnson

Sly Fox Book Cover
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What readers are saying

Readers find that the performance of Sly Fox greatly surpasses its written text. Many describe it as an unexpectedly hilarious experience that leaves audiences in stitches, highlighting the importance of the actors' interpretations and delivery.

Hilarious performance Engaging cast Surprising depth Written humor feels flat

Synopsis

Sly Fox (sly cooper) is a comedic play by Larry Gelbart, based on Ben Jonson's Volpone (The Fox), updating the setting from Renaissance Venice to 19th century San Francisco, and changing the tone from satire to farce.

Press Reviews

"Truly funny and exhilarating...brings real comedy back to the theatre...There's nothing like pure fun."

— New York Post

"Pure comedy based on pure greed. It is full of pure laughs."

— NBC

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 1978
Binding Paperback
Pages 98
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573615092
ISBN-10 0573615098
LCCN 78108473
LCC PS3557.E368 S55
DCC 812/.5/2

Sly Fox is a American comedy play written by Ben Jonson and published by Samuel French in New York (1978).

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