The Pilgrim of Love (International) assertion single work   musical theatre   burlesque   humour  
Alternative title: The Pilgrim of Love : A Fairy Romance in One Act
This international work is included in AustLit to identify a relationship with Australian literature.
Issue Details: First known date: 1860... 1860 The Pilgrim of Love
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Adaptations

The Pilgrim of Love and the Enchanted Horse 1860 single work musical theatre burlesque humour

'Cleverly localised throughout' (Ballarat Advertiser 27 December 1860, p.2), this burlesque version of H. J. Byron's fairy extravaganza included such hits as the land question. It has also been described as a journey of exploration.

The Pilgrim of Love ; Or, The Parrot and the Princess 1868 single work musical theatre burlesque humour

A burlesque adapted from H. J. Byron's extravaganza The Pilgrim of Love (1860), it contained allusions to local events, as well as a balloon scene in front of a diorama illustrating the journey of Ahmed and the Parrot from Granada, passing Australia, with the arrival of H. M. ship Galatea and the flotilla at Sydney Heads (in honor of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh) and George-street at night. The balloon then preceeded on its way to Seville and Cordova, and finally landing at Toledo' (Empire 27 June 1868, p.1.).

Notes

  • H. J. Byron's The Pilgrim of Love is included in AustLit because it was adapted for local productions in Australian theatres during the colonial era.

Production Details

  • First produced at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London, 9 April 1860.

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