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Source: Brisbane Courier 21 December 1929, p.2.
The Babes in the Wood single work   musical theatre  
Issue Details: First known date: 1929... 1929 The Babes in the Wood
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Reportedly 'told by Mr Ward in a straightforward manner, without undue exaggeration' (Brisbane Courier 23 December 1929, p.16). Songs and other musical numbers included: 'Duck and Drake' (dance), 'Breakaway' (sung by Miss THommas), 'Wood Nymphs Ballet' (composed by Steve Grice), and the 'Flower Ballet.'

Production Details

  • 1929: Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane; 21 December 1929 - 1 January 1930

    • Director George H. Wood; Producer F. Gayle Wyer; Music Arranger Kathleen Ward; Choreographer Roy McDonnell.
    • Cast incl. Heather Jones (Robin Hood), Phyllis Thomas (Maid Marion), George Ward (Robin Hood), Joe Valli (a robber), Walter Cornock (Dame Bumble), Beryl Manning (a Babe), Joan Forsyth (a Babe), Millie Doris (innkeeper), Dan Niblo (negro porter), Ida Leggett (Fairy Queen), Lou Lambert (Demon King), Mr Gorman (Baron), Miss Thomas (Maid), Ray Thomas (dancer).
    • Additional characters incl. Fairies, imps, elves, sprites, witches.
    • The final show was a benefit for the cast and production team. All had been adversely affected by the forced closure of the Cremorne (Brisbane Courier 1 January 1930, p.18).

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