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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.
Who was the Victorian burlesque's original audience?
In the early burlesques, following the example of ballad opera, the words of the songs were written to popular music.
What were some notable aspects of Victorian burlesque?
Victorian burlesque related to and in part derived from traditional English pantomime with the addition of gags and 'turns'.“

Question: how was it received?
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