Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93., October 1, 1887Various
General
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93., October 1, 1887
Various
English wit and humor -- Periodicals
THE ROYAL UNINFLAMMABLE THEATRE.--An "Apprehensive Playgoer"
writes:--"We were in one continual downpour from the rising of the
Curtain to its fall; and though we are all still suffering from
rheumatism, our party was enabled, with the aid of umbrellas and
waterproofs, to enjoy the evening's entertainment with a sense of
security that was as novel as it was refreshing."
* * * * *
THE ROYAL UNINFLAMMABLE THEATRE.--The Management provides everyone
paying at the doors with a Fire-Escape, that can be left outside, and a
Life Assurance Policy, available for the duration of the evening's
entertainment.
* * * * *
THE ROYAL UNINFLAMMABLE THEATRE has, in every gangway, a steam
fire-engine served by a fully-equipped complement of members of the
London Fire Brigade, who inspire the audience with confidence by, from
time to time, playing on portions of them with a five-inch hose.
* * * * *
THE ROYAL UNINFLAMMABLE THEATRE.--People recommended a cold _douche_ by
their medical adviser, cannot do better than secure a front seat in the
upper boxes.
* * * * *
THE ROYAL UNINFLAMMABLE THEATRE is provided with cast-iron scenery, and
has, as its Stage Manager, a retired Fire-King.
* * * * *
THE ROYAL UNINFLAMMABLE THEATRE is surrounded by a network of balconies,
affording access, by iron staircases, to the roofs of all the adjacent
houses in the neighbourhood.
* * * * *
THE ROYAL UNINFLAMMABLE THEATRE has in effect no walls, and is
practically all "Exit."
* * * * *
THE ROYAL UNINFLAMMABLE THEATRE can be virtually emptied before a
checktaker could say "Jack Robinson!"
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THE ROYAL UNINFLAMMABLE THEATRE.--A "NERVOUS FIRST-NIGHTER" writes:
"Being seized the other evening in the middle of the front row of the
stalls with a purely private and personal, but uncontrollable panic, I
rushed from my place, and made with all the haste I could command for
the street. Though, in my hurry I found it necessary to have a couple of
vigorous fights of several rounds each with two box-keepers in
succession, which resulted in my being eventually removed from the
house, struggling with three policemen, six refreshment-stall-keepers,
and nine firemen, it only took me twenty-seven minutes and a half from
the time I started from my place inside till I found myself deposited in
the midst of a jeering crowd on the steps of the principal entrance."
* * * * *
THE ROYAL UNINFLAMMABLE THEATRE will set up chronic lumbago in the Dress
Circle.
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THE ROYAL UNINFLAMMABLE THEATRE is the dampest Public Lounge in Europe.
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