3-028-584 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Christmas Pantomimes and Burlesques: scene from "Wat Tyler, at the Gaiety Theatre, 1870. London stage production of "Wat Tyler, M.P.: An Operatic Extravaganza" by George Augustus Sala. 'Mr. Sala's "Wat Tyler" serves the purpose of a Christmas piece at the Gaiety, for which, indeed, its brilliant appointments suit it expressly. We give an Illustration from it of Wat Tyler addressing his supporters. Having already noticed the drama, further remark is unnecessary'. From "Illustrated London News", 1870.