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Waiting for an Omnibus in the Lowther Arcade on a Rainy Day is a one-act farce by John Maddison Morton that humorously explores the everyday inconveniences of life through a seemingly simple scenario. The play unfolds in a public arcade, where a group of characters finds themselves waiting for a bus on a dreary, rainy day.As the characters pass the time, their different personalities and social positions lead to a series of misunderstandings and comedic situations. The farce revolves around the interactions between these characters, including their attempts to escape the rain, engage in conversation, and, ultimately, board the elusive omnibus.Through witty dialogue and clever social observations, Morton uses the confined setting to highlight the humorous nature of ordinary life. The play offers a lighthearted commentary on human behavior, with the rainy day and the wait for the bus serving as a backdrop for the farcical antics and character-driven humor that ensue.