brummagem

An early work of his, "Brummagem," was performed in PNB's 1978 "Summer Inventions" workshop, but he soured on the company after PNB reneged on a promise to provide live music for the piece.

How are you going to shut out the tinkers and tailors and Brummagem and Manchester men when you make yourselves no better than them!

That he should take the first opportunity of getting to Brummagem, though he was afraid that he should not be able to get into his former place owing to his ungrateful behaviour. 

The crew used to wear the orthodox top-hats on their heads, whilst the coxswain was arrayed in all the glories of ‘green plush kneebreeches, silk stockings, “Brummagem” coat, and tall white silk hat.’

O Brummagem Joseph, my boy, will you halt on Your sturdy, but scarce diplomatical way, And take from an ancient disciple of Walton A few friendly hints about patience and "play"?