Creatures of Impulse
Creatures of Impulse is a "fairy comedy" by W.S. Gilbert (1836–1911)[1].
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The original text
Gilbert based the play on his own short story "A Strange Old Lady" (1970), about an unwanted and ill-tempered old fairy who enchants people to behave in a manner opposite to their natures.
The play was first produced at the Royal Court Theatre, London, on 2 April 1871, with music by Alberto Randegger. Revived a number of times, e.g. in 1872 at the Court Theatre, in 1873 at the Queen's Theatre, and in 1874 at the Vaudeville Theatre. The text was published by T.H. Lacy circa 1871.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1873: Performed by Disney Roebuck and his company in the Mutual Hall, Cape Town, on 26 December, with Pygmalion & Galatea (Gilbert).
1873: Performed by Disney Roebuck and his company in the Oddfellows Hall, Cape Town, on 27 December, with The Ticket of Leave Man (Taylor).
1873: Performed by Disney Roebuck and his company in the Mutual Hall, Cape Town, on 27 December, with Meg's Diversion (Craven).
1874: Performed by Disney Roebuck and his company in the Mutual Hall, Cape Town, on 17 january, with Aladdin ().
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatures_of_Impulse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._S._Gilbert
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 310, 311, 363, 364
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