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Riquet with the Tuft ; Or, Harlequin and Old Mother Shipton (International) assertion single work   musical theatre   pantomime  
Alternative title: Riquet with the Tuft ; Or, Harlequin and Old Mother Shipton : An Entirely Novel, Original, Burlesque, Grotesque, Metrical, Musical, Magical, Grand Comic Christmas Pantomine London
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Issue Details: First known date: 1863... 1863 Riquet with the Tuft ; Or, Harlequin and Old Mother Shipton
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Adaptations

y separately published work icon Riquet with the Tuft ; Or, Harlequin Old Mother Shipton, the Silver Champions and Darwin's Genealogical Tree! Frank Edwards , Edward Litt Leman Blanchard , Melbourne : Frank Edwards , 1872 Z812674 1872 single work musical theatre pantomime fantasy

The story concerns a stupid but good-hearted princess, Amouretta, who prefers the deformed Riquet to the swell Prince Paragon. However, in choosing Riquet, she gains increased intellectual capacities. The 1872 production included an historical parade of characters and political allusions.

Production Details

  • First produced in London, England, in December 1863.

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First known date: 1863
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