The Messenger Boy

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"The Messenger Boy" is a musical comedy that premiered in London in 1900. It was written by James T. Tanner with music by Ivan Caryll and lyrics by Adrian Ross. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the misadventures of a young messenger boy named Bertie Boyd. Bertie is employed by the firm of Curzon & Co. and is in love with the office typist, Mabel Wayne.

The plot thickens when Bertie discovers that Mabel is the daughter of the firm's owner, Mr. Curzon. He decides to use this information to his advantage and asks Mr. Curzon for a promotion. However, things do not go as planned and Bertie finds himself caught in a web of lies and deceit.

Despite the complications, the story ends happily with Bertie and Mabel reunited and Mr. Curzon forgiving Bertie for his misdeeds. Along the way, audiences are treated to catchy tunes such as "The Messenger Boy," "The Girls of the Present Day," and "Let's All Go Down the Strand."