Did other theatrical people, in general, enjoy working with Planche?
Yes. He was a considerate colleague, for instance many times revising his dialog or scenes to accommodate a performer’s wishes. Examples of this include times when Eliza Vestris did not wish to perform in trousers or when Frederick Robson wanted to do a dance for which he was admired. Planche was also a sociable man who loved to dine with friends, attending parties, and going out for the evening. As a result, he tended to be well-liked. C.J. Mathews and Eliza Vestris appear to have become his closest friends. Priscilla Horton also worked with him for many years and seems to have enjoyed doing so. Charles Dance, his former writing partner, maintained a lifelong friendship with him. J.B. Buckstone worked well with Planche, and Dion Boucicault wrote of him with respect. Of course, no one is universally accepted. W.C. Macready, in particular, despised Planche.
