Hurlothrumbo : or, The super-natural

A wildly imaginative 18th‑century romp, this play bursts onto the stage with exuberant verse and a parade of oddly named figures—Hurlothrumbo, Soarethereal, Dologodelmo, and a host of fantastical beings. The opening scenes tumble between lofty proclamations, bawdy rhymes and a mock‑heroic satire of courtly patronage, all framed as a “Super‑Natural” spectacle performed in a bustling hay‑market theatre. The language swirls with spirited invocations, playful jabs at contemporary poets, and a restless energy that refuses to settle into ordinary drama.

Within the first act, two eccentric characters debate a sudden, mysterious treason involving the conversion of estates into money, setting off a chain of absurd conspiracies and comic misunderstandings. As they trade elaborate insults and riddles, the audience is drawn into a world where logic is bent, fire‑spouting lords mingle with personified elements, and the very notion of “nature” is turned on its head. The result is a delightfully chaotic performance that rewards listeners who enjoy theatrical fireworks and clever, off‑beat wordplay.