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Adelphi - Scene from "La Tarantula; or, The Spider King", 1850. Creator: Unknown. Adelphi - Scene from "La Tarantula; or, The Spider King", 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Adelphi - Scene from "La Tarantula; or, The Spider King", 1850. Creator: Unknown. Adelphi - Scene from "La Tarantula; or, The Spider King", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "La Tarantula; or, The Spider King", [Adelphi Theatre, London], 1850....The piece opens with a scene, representing the Realm of Reptiles, in which Spiderion, the King of the Spiders, and other unearthly objects, are brought into notice, so as to constitute a Monster Meeting, which is terminated in a skilful manner by its transformation into a cloud. In a subsequent scene the height of the ridiculous is attained in a "coaching incident, " in which a car is introduced, drawn by horses made of boys, two to each horse. Luigi (Miss Woolgar) is the victim of the tarantula, receiving what is supposed to be a fatal bite; and, on the strength of this belief, Luigi's betrothed, Loretta (Madame Celeste) is affianced to Dr. Omeopatico (Mr. Wright), but Luigi's recovery slightly deranges this secondary arrangement, and restores the status quo'. [Presented by Mr. Albert Smith]. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Adelphi - Scene from La Tarantula; or, The Spider King, 1850
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is an intriguing and fantastical theatrical production that once graced the stage of London's Adelphi Theatre. The image captures a pivotal moment from this exotic and bizarre spectacle, the identity of the creator remaining a mystery. The scene depicted in this photograph is the opening act, where the realm of reptiles is introduced, featuring Spiderion, the Spider King, and other otherworldly beings. This "Monster Meeting" sets the stage for a night of the fantastical and the absurd. In the following scene, the height of comedy is reached with a coaching incident, where a carriage is drawn by horses made of boys, two to each horse. The victim of the tarantula, Luigi (played by Miss Woolgar), is shown in the throes of receiving a supposed fatal bite. The ensuing belief of Luigi's demise leads to a hasty arrangement for Loretta (Madame Celeste) to marry Dr. Omeopatico (Mr. Wright), but Luigi's miraculous recovery disrupts this new arrangement and restores the status quo. This theatrical production, presented by Mr. Albert Smith, was described in the Illustrated London News in 1850 as a show that combined elements of the fantastical and the ridiculous, leaving audiences in awe and amusement. The image serves as a glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of Victorian-era entertainment and the captivating performances that once graced the stage of the Adelphi Theatre.
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