# Mrs. Crummles — Nicholas Nickleby character guide

> Mrs. Crummles in Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Vincent Crummles, the absent Mrs. Crummles

**First appearance:** 0022-xx

## Who they are

Vincent Crummles's wife and a member of his acting troupe.

## In the story

### [Treats of the company of Mr. Vincent Crummles, and of his affairs, domestic and theatrical](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nicholas_nickleby_se/chapters/xxiii)

Portly actress and manager's wife; hosts dinner and discusses the lack of local theatrical appreciation.

### [Concerning a young lady from London, who joins the company, and an elderly admirer who follows in her train; with an affecting ceremony consequent on their arrival.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nicholas_nickleby_se/chapters/xxv)

Praised by her husband for her past talents; participates in the wedding ceremony and celebration.

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nicholas_nickleby_se/chapters/xlviii)

Hosts the supper with her husband, presents the Phenomenon and the Master Crummleses, and delivers a memorable speech.

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