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Scene from the opera of "Robin Hood", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1860. Creator: Smyth. Scene from the opera of "Robin Hood", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1860. Creator: Smyth
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Scene from the opera of "Robin Hood", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1860. Creator: Smyth. Scene from the opera of "Robin Hood", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1860. Creator: Smyth
Scene from the opera of "Robin Hood", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1860. Many of our London readers who have been spectators of this most popular Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre (where its attraction continues undiminished) will at once recognise the accompanying sketch as a graphic and spirited picture of the first scene of the second act, in which Hugo, the Sampnour (or collector of abbey dues), travelling through the forest with a sackful of contributions wrung from the poor peasants of the neighbourhood, falls into the hands of the outlaw and his "merry men, " who, after inviting him to share their woodland feast and then easing him of his treasure, compel him to dance for the amusement of the joyous band. [George] Honey's personation of the luckless official in this scene is most ludicrous, and is nightly received with shouts of laughter'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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"This image transports us back in time to the second act of the popular opera of 'Robin Hood' at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, 1860. The scene depicted here is the first scene of the act, where the villainous Hugo, portrayed by George Honey, is traveling through Sherwood Forest with a sack full of extorted taxes from the local peasants. Unaware of the impending danger, Hugo is ambushed by Robin Hood and his band of merry men. The outlaws, known for their merriment and camaraderie, invite Hugo to join their woodland feast before relieving him of his ill-gotten gains. The scene concludes with Hugo being compelled to dance for the amusement of the jovial band. George Honey's portrayal of the hapless official in this scene was a source of endless amusement for the audience, eliciting roars of laughter every night. The image, skillfully captured by the artist Smyth, provides a vivid and spirited representation of this iconic moment in the opera." This photograph is a testament to the enduring popularity of the opera of 'Robin Hood' at Her Majesty's Theatre during the 1860s. The image captures the essence of the scene, with its lively portrayal of the merry men and their mischievous antics, as well as the comical figure of Hugo, who is both the victim and the entertainer in this woodland encounter. The image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the opera provided a source of entertainment and enjoyment for London's theatre-goers.
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