 The early plays of Henry Fielding mark the beginning of Fielding 's literary career . His early plays span the time period from his first production in 1728 to the beginning of the Actor 's Rebellion of 1733 , a strife within the Theatre Royal , Drury Lane that divided the theatrical community and threatened to disrupt London stage performances . These plays introduce Fielding 's take on politics , gender , and morality and serve as an early basis for how Fielding develops his ideas on these matters throughout his career . 
