Blowing up the Pic Nic’s; or, Harlequin Quixotte attacking the puppets…
‘Blowing up the Pic Nic’s; or, Harlequin Quixotte attacking the puppets. Vide Tottenham Street Pantomime’, 1802. Richard Sheridan leading the forces of the professionals against the amateurs of the Pic Nic Society, whose performances took place in concert rooms in Tottenham Street. The actors, feasting on the stage, are falling back in terror.