Look to the West Art Competition

Prince of Brazil was the title given to the heir presumptive of the Portuguese throne between 1645 and 1808. It was only a honorific title, and during the late 18th we were a Vice-Kingdom.

I know this is just a silly detail but from 1645 to 1734, the tittle of Princípe do Brasil, was given only to the first male heir, and from 1734 to 1808, it started to be given to the presumptive heir to the throne of Portugal, no matter what which sex the heir was, thanks to S.M.F. D. João V.
And when Brazil recieves the status of Kingdom, the tittle is changed to Príncipe Real do Reino Unido de Portugal, Brasil e Algarves (royal Prince of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves).
 
Too late to matter much I know but this just got in my head and it needed writing so enjoy.


Jacobin! A Multi-Theatre Piece


A History of Multiple Theatre: (1)

… Have ever matched it for its controversy and notoriety, Jacobin! A Multi-Theatre Piece was the dual creation of Miguel Palin and Jacque Cleese, two products of the infamous ‘Cabaret of Fools’ produced by the Paris of University during the 1930’s. The musical, when released in the 1940’s caused instant controversy for its flippant treatment of the Jacobin Wars, infuriating both groups of Nationalists and Catholics, the song Poor Unfortunate Souls being seen as particularly tasteless.

Despite the numerous protests against the show, it premiered in Rouen to much popularity, the four acts Multi-Theatre piece being hugely successful in its opening run. The four acts were each laden with their own song and dance numbers, with one in each act sticking out in terms of production and style. The Multi-Theatre piece itself concerned its acts with the downfall of the French Republic, starting at the aftermath of the Rape of Rome and the election of Pope Urban IX, it finishes with the Battle of Paris and the death of Boulanger.

Each act provided the audience with one song in particular that provided for, depending on your point of view, a superb show stopping song, dance and acting number or an utter pile of offensive drivel. The first act had Pope Urban IX with Poor Unfortunate Souls. The second act had Marshall Ney singing Be Prepared. Act Three was home to John Churchill with his number Make A Man Out Of You. The fourth and final act saw Boulanger reflecting on the effects of Republican France with Beauty And The Beast.

Such was the initial success of the piece that it soon spread beyond France and reached throughout Europe and the Americas within a year, opening in Doncaster’s celebrated Mornington Theatre to sold out audiences if little critical acclaim. Such was the popularity of the productions that the treatment of historical events in such a manner became hugely popular with Black Death Decorum following it in popularity…

Poor Unfortunate Souls as Sang by Pope Urban IX in Act One, Scene One With Backing Vocals From Cardinal Manzelli:


URBAN IX:


(Speaking)


The French are indeed at their height now, but just wait; soon they will be struck down.



MANZELLI:


(Speaking)


But how can you be so sure?



URBAN IX:


(Speaking)


Manzelli, do you even have to ask? Their fates are sealed. With the burning of Rome, they have unleashed the wrath of God upon them, body and souls.



URBAN IX:


(Singing)


I admit that our chances sure look nasty


In victory the French sure are rich


But you’ll find at the end of days


They’ll regret they ever made that Republican switch


True? Of course



Fortunately for us we shall triumph,


Our souls are untainted and are blessed


And those French shall not laugh


When God destroys all the chaff


And they are cast into the fiery abominable pit…



Poor Unfortunate souls!


Their pain! Their grief!


Who will pray for them when they go before God


Crying “Forgive us Lord oh please!”


Who shall help them?


Who indeed?



Now maybe once or twice


Those French will see the price


And beg for God to spare them from the coals


But none shall save them from their fate


Not even the greatest Saint!


Shall help those Poor Unfortunate Souls!



MANZELLI:


(Speaking)


So all the Republicans are damned then?



URBAN IX:


(Speaking)


Oh indeed, God shall spare none in His wrath. In His triumph, Rome shall rise again against their blasphemy.



MANZELLI:


(Speaking)


But surely not all of them are damned? Can not some of them turn back to God and be saved?



URBAN IX:


(Speaking)


They’ve rejected the Book! Abandoned their faith!



URBAN IX:


(Singing)


Those in the Revolution,


They’ve rejected God and turned to Babylon’s whore!


In France they much prefer to curse God with their words


And why should Salvation be given to them for?


They’ve Damned themselves with their own actions


Why should we show mercy even if we can?


According to God’s plan


We shall bring down this arrogance of man


And with our strength we shall bury them in the land!



Damn those Poor Unfortunate Souls!


They made


Their choice!


When God judges all at the end of days,


They’ll be damned!


Through their choice!


Those Poor Unfortunate Souls!


It’s grand


And True!


If they want to turn from God


They have to pay the toll


Be sent into the fiery pit


They’ve lost their immortal souls


Manzelli don’t you see my friend?


This War they’ll lose whole!


Those Poor Unfortunate Souls!
 
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