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Jaques writes at length on the operas being performed in Melbourne before turning his attention to the theatre. Jacques briefly notes the productions of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's Pizarro and William Akhurst's Tom Tom the Piper's Son, and Mary Mary Quite Contrary; or, Harlequin Piggy Wiggy, and the Good Child's History of England. He then discusses the accomplishments of the Japanese acrobatic troupe, and the literary readings delivered by Walter Montgomery.
Lastly, Jaques comments on progress in establishing a 'Dramatic College' in Melbourne with contributions towards the fund coming from 'the Galatea amateurs', George Selth Coppin, and the proceeds of readings by G. V. Brooke.
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Epigraph: 'Give me leave/ To speak my mind.' - Shakespeare
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Subjects:
- Pizarro, A Tragedy 1799 single work drama
- Tom Tom the Piper's Son, and Mary Mary Quite Contrary ; Or, Harlequin Piggy Wiggy, and the Good Child's History of England 1867 single work musical theatre
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