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Adaptations
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The Pilgrim of Love and the Enchanted Horse
1860
single work
musical theatre
burlesque
humour
'Cleverly localised throughout' (Ballarat Advertiser 27 December 1860, p.2), this burlesque version of H. J. Byron's fairy extravaganza included such hits as the land question. It has also been described as a journey of exploration.
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The Pilgrim of Love ; Or, The Parrot and the Princess
1868
single work
musical theatre
burlesque
humour
A burlesque adapted from H. J. Byron's extravaganza The Pilgrim of Love (1860), it contained allusions to local events, as well as a balloon scene in front of a diorama illustrating the journey of Ahmed and the Parrot from Granada, passing Australia, with the arrival of H. M. ship Galatea and the flotilla at Sydney Heads (in honor of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh) and George-street at night. The balloon then preceeded on its way to Seville and Cordova, and finally landing at Toledo' (Empire 27 June 1868, p.1.).
Notes
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H. J. Byron's The Pilgrim of Love is included in AustLit because it was adapted for local productions in Australian theatres during the colonial era.
Production Details
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First produced at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London, 9 April 1860.
