A. V. Campbell's 'nautical drama' Bound 'Prentice to a Waterman is included in AustLit because it was produced in Australian theatres during the colonial era.
First produced at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, 19 July 1836.
Source: Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of English Drama 1660-1900 Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1966.
Performed at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, December 1838.
Advertisement for a performance at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 22 December 1838 of the 'Melo-Drama, entitled The Brigand' and the 'Nautical Drama, called Bound 'Prentice to a Waterman'.
Advertisement for a performance at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 22 December 1838 of the 'Melo-Drama, entitled The Brigand' and the 'Nautical Drama, called Bound 'Prentice to a Waterman'.