Prospectus of the grand pantomime of Perouse ; or, The desolate island : as revived at the Theatre-R...
Prospectus of the grand pantomime of Perouse ; or, The desolate island : as revived at the Theatre-Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne, with new scenery, dresses, decorations, &c. &c. under the immediate and sole direction of Mr. Richer : the new overture and music of the pantomime composed by Moorhead and Davy : to which is prefixed, The life of the celebrated navigator Perouse; comprising a series of surprising adventures, attending his voyage to the South Seas; his escape from shipwreck on an unknown island, among savages, with whom he lived three years; and his release from this perilous situation, by his wife, Madame Perouse, (accompanied by her son.) : the whole forming a more interesting pantomime than ever appeared on any stage, and as performed with unbounded applause at the Theatre-Royal, Covent Garden.
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Publisher
Newcastle [Tyne and Wear] : Printed by Edw. Walker, 1808.
Date
1808.
Call Numbers
A923.9/L311/1C1
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Language
English
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Physical content
[2], 36 p. ; 14 cm. (18mo)
Publication information
Publisher
Newcastle [Tyne and Wear] : Printed by Edw. Walker, 1808.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1808.
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Prospectus of the grand pantomime of Perouse ; or, The desolate island : as revived at the Theatre-Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne, with new scenery, dresses, decorations, &c. &c. under the immediate and sole direction of Mr. Richer : the new overture and music of the pantomime composed by Moorhead and Davy : to which is prefixed, The life of the celebr...
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General note
"Characters of the pantomime": 2nd prelim. p.; "The life, &c. of La Perouse": p. [3]-31; "An accurate description of the pantomimical drama of Perouse, or, The desolate island": p. [32]-36.
The account of Pérouse's voyage after leaving Botany Bay, the shipwreck and subsequent adventures, are entirely fictitious.
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Citation / References Note
Ferguson, J.A. Bibliography of Australia, 464b (previously allocated 464a in v. IV Addenda)
Additional physical form availability note
Online at the State Library of NSW.
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Call Numbers
A923.9/L311/1C1
Record Identifier
74Vvm07QAqzd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vvm07QAqzd
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DDC
792.3
MMS ID
991006664499702626