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One of the highlights of the production was reportedly the Grand Transformation Scene. Titled 'Cupid and Psyche' it was played out as 1. The Birth of Cupid; 2. Psyche Carried Away by Zephyrna; 3. and Wedded to Cupid; 4. Her Journey through Hades; and 4. The Reunion of the Lovers Cupid and Psyche. The final scene was played out against a grand view of Sydney Harbour painted by George Gordon. The Grand Processional Ballet also drew praise from the critics. Entitled 'Ye Spirits of Ancient Pantomime,' the ballet had been imported in its entirety from London, where it had apparently been 'the sensation of last year' (Sydney Morning Herald 24 December 1890, p.2).
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Although the authorship of this pantomime had not yet been clearly identified, Frank Emery no doubt had a hand in the adaptation and localisation of the material. Apart from directing the production he was also responsible for inventing and arranging the 'novel and original harlequinade" (Sydney Morning Herald 24 December 1890, p.2). In this respect, too, H. T. Harrison is believed to have contributed sections of the score, with most of the songs and dances coming from popular music hall and traditional sources.
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1890: Theatre Royal, Sydney; 26 December 1890 - 30 January 1891
- Director Frank Emery; Producer George Musgrove; Conductor H. T. Harrison; Scenic Art George Gordon, John Brunton and John Hennings; Choreogrpahy Rosalie Duvalli.
- Cast incl. Aggie Kelton (Cinderella), Vera Patey (Prince Prettypet), Lena Salinger (Dandini, the Prince's Lieutneant) J. R. Greville (Ugly Sister), A. G. Poulton (Ugly Sister), John Forde (The Baron) Harry Benham (Demon King), J. Wilkinson (Buttoni), Frank Emery, Alice St John, Miss S. Harris, W. Stevenson, H. Salinger, Harry Creamer, Miss G. Dallas, Miss J. Lewis, Miss A. Powys, the Famous Trevoa Family.
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'Cinderella' at the Theatre Royal.
1890
single work
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 27 December 1890; (p. 8)
— Review of Cinderella, the Prince, the Fairy Gold and Silver, and the Little Glass Slipper 1890 single work musical theatre
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'Cinderella' at the Theatre Royal.
1890
single work
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 27 December 1890; (p. 8)
— Review of Cinderella, the Prince, the Fairy Gold and Silver, and the Little Glass Slipper 1890 single work musical theatre
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This entry has been sourced from research undertaken by Dr Clay Djubal into Australian-written popular music theatre (ca. 1850-1930). See also the Australian Variety Theatre Archive
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