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Olympic Revels is a mythological burletta written by J. R. Planché with music by Charles Dance and first performed in London in 1831. It reworks figures and episodes from classical mythology for comic stage treatment, using the mixture of parody, spectacle, and music associated with early nineteenth-century burlesque.
The piece is closely linked to Madame Vestris because its production marked the beginning of her management of the Olympic Theatre.
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What is Olympic Revels about?
Olympic Revels is a mythological burletta that reworks classical figures and episodes for comic theatre. It uses parody, spectacle, and music rather than presenting mythology as a serious drama.
Who wrote Olympic Revels?
The burletta was written by J. R. Planché. Charles Dance supplied the music.
When was Olympic Revels first performed?
Olympic Revels was first performed in London in 1831. It belongs to the nineteenth-century tradition of musical and spectacular burlesque theatre.
What type of stage work is Olympic Revels?
It is a mythological burletta. The form combines comic treatment, music, and theatrical spectacle.
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