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When did Victorian Burlesque start?
Victorian burlesque, sometimes known as travesty or extravaganza, was popular in London theatres between the 1830s and the 1890s.
Where did Victorian Burlesque start?
Victorian burlesqure was popular in London theaters.
Who were some early writers of Victorian burlesque?
Early Victorian burlesque authors included J. R. Planché, H. J. Byron, G. R. Sims, F. C. Burnand, W. S. Gilbert and Fred Leslie.
What were some plays that the early Victorian Burlesque authors wrote?
Madame Vestris produced burlesques at the Olympic Theatre beginning in 1831 with Olympic Revels by J. R. Planché.

Question: who was the original audience?
Self-contained rewrite: Who was the Victorian burlesque's original audience?