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Notes
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The Irish Boy and Yankee Girl is included in AustLit because it was produced in Australian theatres during the colonial era; and/or is the subject of Australian literary comment, adaptation or creative writing.
Production Details
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Original production details unknown. An early production appears to have been at the National Theatre, New York, 1850, with Barney Williams and his wife Maria in the lead roles.
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Performed at the Prince of Wales Opera House, Sydney, December 1868.
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Prince of Wales Opera House : Irish Boy and Yankee Girl
1868
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: The Empire , 5 December no. 5316 1868; (p. 3)An advertisement for the Prince of Wales Opera House production of Irish Boy and Yankee Girl on 5 December 1868. The performance was included in a three-night programme presented by Foley's Juvenile Troupe.
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Prince of Wales Opera House : Irish Boy and Yankee Girl
1868
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: The Empire , 5 December no. 5316 1868; (p. 3)An advertisement for the Prince of Wales Opera House production of Irish Boy and Yankee Girl on 5 December 1868. The performance was included in a three-night programme presented by Foley's Juvenile Troupe.
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