Buslesque
Burlesque writer Kane O'Hara (1714?-1782) Life: born Co. Sligo, ed. TCD; founded musical academy Dublin 1783; at Lord Morningtons instance, wrote travesty of Italian burletta, which had been introduced to Dublin by DAmici family, Midas (written at Brownlows Lough Neagh house); resided King St. Dublin; Midas performed Capel St. Theatre, 1761 and Covent Gdn 1764; other works incl. The Golden Pippin (1773 Covent Gdn.), story of Pariss choice; Tom Thumb (Covent Gdn. 1780), adapted from Fielding; OHara was blind after 1780; did portrait of William King; poss. author of The Night that Larry was Stretched ... Princess Grace Irish Library (Monaco)
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