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'Cleverly localised throughout' (Ballarat Advertiser 27 December 1860, p.2), this burlesque version of H. J. Byron's fairy extravaganza included such hits as the land question. It has also been described as a journey of exploration.
Production Details
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1860: Princess's Theatre (Melb); 27 August - 22 September, 4, 6 October [24 pfms]
- Cast incl. Julia Matthews, Mrs Winterbottom, Miss Green, Mrs Guerin, Mr Rogers, Richard Stewart, George Fawcett [Rowe], Mr Milne, Mr Ryan, Mr Milton.
1860: Ballarat (Victoria); ca. December.
- Cast incl. Miss Mortimer, Mr Holloway, Mr Murray, Mr Harlow, Miss Fiddes, Mr Ward.
1860: Lyceum Theatre (Bendigo, Vic); 26 December.
- Cast incl. Miss Mortimer, Mr Holloway, Mr Murray, Mr Harlow, Miss Fiddes, Mr Ward.
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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
Last amended 26 Sep 2014 11:32:58
