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Adapted from the German of August von Kotzebue.
Production Details
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First produced at Drury Lane Theatre, London, 24 May 1799.
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Performed at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, January 1868.
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The Theatres, &c.
1868
single work
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 25 January vol. 4 no. 95 (New Series) 1868; (p. 113-114)
— Review of 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 theatreAn extensive report on the Lyster Opera Troupe is followed by reviews of the productions of Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan's Pizarro, a Tragedy and the 'burlesque portion' of W. M. 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 at the Theatre Royal.
Jaques' theatre round-up concludes with some comments on the performances of the Japanese acrobatic troupe at the Princess's Theatre.
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The Theatres, &c.
1868
single work
column
— Appears in: The Australasian , 18 January vol. 4 no. 94 (New Series) 1868; (p. 82)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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The Theatres, &c.
1868
single work
single work
review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 25 January vol. 4 no. 95 (New Series) 1868; (p. 113-114)
— Review of 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 theatreAn extensive report on the Lyster Opera Troupe is followed by reviews of the productions of Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan's Pizarro, a Tragedy and the 'burlesque portion' of W. M. 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 at the Theatre Royal.
Jaques' theatre round-up concludes with some comments on the performances of the Japanese acrobatic troupe at the Princess's Theatre.
-
The Theatres, &c.
1868
single work
column
— Appears in: The Australasian , 18 January vol. 4 no. 94 (New Series) 1868; (p. 82)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.
