Victorian Burlesque: Four Plays from the Victorian Stage

By ROBERT B BROUGH, Henry J Byron, Andrew Halliday

Experience the Wit and Whimsy of Victorian Burlesque
Step into the lively world of 19th-century theater with this anthology of Victorian burlesque plays. Known for their clever parodies and playful irreverence, these works take beloved classics and turn them on their heads, offering a delightful mix of humor, satire, and unexpected twists.
Featuring: "Joan Of Arc" by William Brough
Discover a hilariously reimagined Joan, navigating a world filled with absurdity and sharp wit, as Brough playfully mocks the tropes of heroic drama."La Sonnambula " by Henry J. Byron
Byron transforms Bellini's romantic opera into a comedic masterpiece, blending witty dialogue with contemporary references that bring new life to the timeless tale."Medea" by Robert B. Brough
Dive into Robert Brough's uproarious take on the tragic sorceress, where exaggerated melodrama meets biting humor in a parody that turns darkness into delight."Romeo And Juliet Travestie" by Andrew Halliday
Experience Shakespeare's iconic love story as a madcap comedy, filled with over-the-top characters and laugh-out-loud scenarios that lampoon the original's seriousness.A Celebration of Satire and Spectacle
This collection captures the essence of Victorian musical burlesque-a genre that dared to make the lofty laughable and the sacred absurd.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DPHXFK7K
• ISBN13: 9798302092052
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"