1892 farce in three acts by Brandon Thomas (8,4)

I believe the answer is:

charleys aunt

(Other definitions for charleys aunt that I've seen before include "Brandon Thomas farce" , "Comedy" , "Play for laughs" , "Play by Thomas Brandon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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