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Brisbane Courier, 23 June 1891, p.2
y separately published work icon His Natural Life single work   drama  
Adaptation of His Natural Life Marcus Clarke , 1870-1872 single work novel
Issue Details: First known date: 1891... 1891 His Natural Life
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An adaptation of Marcus Clarke's novel.

According to contemporary reviews:

In many respects the dramatisation justified its claim to newness. It embraced some incidents omitted from other versions, but gave rather a prominence to the gruesome side of the story. Generally speaking, less dramatic skill in construction, and less refinement of taste was shown than in previous versions. The exhibition of a man tied to the triangles, and with the marks of whipping scored on his bare shoulders, was for instance realistic, but it was neither a pleasant nor an elevating sight. Otherwise the drama was well staged, and it was acted in a manner which elicited warm applause. The comic element, which was introduced pleasantly, relieved the sombreness of the drama and excited hearty laughter.

Source:

'The Opera House', The Queenslander, 27 June 1891, p.1214.

Exhibitions

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Production Details

  • Performed by Dan Barry's Dramatic Company at Her Majesty's Opera House, Brisbane, for a five-night run beginning 22 June 1891.

    Cast members included Adelaide Cushman, Miss Collier, Dora Mostyn, Mr. J. P. O'Neill, Mr. Dan Barry, Mr. 0. Johnson, Mr. C. Norwood, and Mr. H. Willard.

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      Brisbane Courier, 23 June 1891, p.2
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