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John F. Lampe [1745], Pyramus and Thisbe: a mock-opera. Written by Shakespeare. Set to Musick by Mr. Lampe. Perform'd at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden (Printed by H. Woodfall, jun. [etc.], London) [word count] [S40300]. To look up a word in a dictionary, select the word with your mouse and press 'd' on your keyboard.
Note return to page 1 Lampe's version of the mechanicals' play from A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, which like Leveridge's COMICK MASQUE OF PYRAMUS AND THISBE three decades earlier is designed to parody Italian opera, enjoyed 30 performances at Covent Garden in 1745, and was last revived there in 1754.
Note return to page 2 *Leander.
Note return to page 3 †Hero.
Note return to page 4 ‡Cephalus.
Note return to page 5 &verbar2;Procris.
John F. Lampe [1745], Pyramus and Thisbe: a mock-opera. Written by Shakespeare. Set to Musick by Mr. Lampe. Perform'd at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden (Printed by H. Woodfall, jun. [etc.], London) [word count] [S40300]. |
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