Taylor and Coleman Taylor and Coleman i(A109984 works by) (Organisation) assertion (a.k.a. Harry Taylor; Alf Coleman)
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1 Beauty and the Beast Harry Taylor , Taylor and Coleman , 1920 single work musical theatre pantomime fantasy
1 1 Babes in the Wood Harry Taylor , Taylor and Coleman , Clay's Bridge Theatre Ltd , 1919 single work musical theatre pantomime fantasy

An adaptation by Harry Taylor of the famous pantomime story, it was described in advertising as 'an entirely new and up-to-date burlesque [with] charming music, humour, ballets and grotesque situations' (Northern Miner 20 September 1919, n. pag.). The text is said to closely follow the story of the famous children's story, with the original characters retained but with many additional characters added to 'give strength to the cast and [the] introduction of novel acts.' The Northern Miner also records that 'the dialogue is witty and humorous throughout, and above all is clean and wholesome.'

The musical numbers, 'especially written for the production by the author, Mr Harry Taylor', are described as being both 'original and haunting' (22 Sept. 1919, p.2).

1 Little Jack Horner Harry Taylor , Taylor and Coleman , 1916 single work musical theatre pantomime fantasy

An adaptation by Harry Taylor of the popular nursery rhyme and pantomime story.

1 1 Cinderella Hello Cinderella Harry Taylor , Stanley McKay's Pantomime Moving Theatre , Taylor and Coleman , 1915 single work musical theatre pantomime fantasy

The first known production of this pantomimic adaptation of Defoe's classic novel was in Charters Towers in late August 1915. It was likely staged earlier than that, however. Describing it as an 'all-round capital show' the Townsville Daily Bulletin's theatre critic further notes: 'Cinderella or "the girl who put her foot in it" is a tuneful medley of songs and dances, diversified with extremely clever acrobatic and comedy work of a high description (29 August 1915, p.5)'

The 1915 production's musical programme opened with two lilting choruses 'A Hunting We Will Go' and 'Back, Back to Tipperary' (featuring Phyllis Faye). Other known songs were 'I'll Meet You by the Mississippi River,' 'Dreaming of You' (both performed by Phyllis Faye), 'Neath the Shadow of the Pyramids' (Ivy Marsden), 'When They Get Old' (Bruce Drysdale), 'Three Little Maids are We' (Marie Wilmot, Florrie Horan and Bruce Drysdale), 'When the Pigs begin to Fly' (Bruce Drysdale and Harry McDonna) and 'The Skies Will Be Blue If You Say You'll Be Mine,' and 'Do You Remember.'

1 Humpty Dumpty Harry Taylor , Jasper's Pantomime Company , Taylor and Coleman , Stephenson and Linley , 1914 single work musical theatre pantomime fantasy

Described as a pantomime burlesque in 1920.

1 Robinson Crusoe Harry Taylor , Stanley McKay , Taylor and Coleman , 1914 single work musical theatre pantomime fantasy
1 4 Modern Bluebeard Bluebeard; Bluebeard's Harem Harry Taylor , Jasper's Pantomime Company , Stanley McKay , Taylor and Coleman , 1910 single work musical theatre pantomime fantasy

A small-scale pantomime, the storyline rests largely on Widow Bunce, who becomes the tenth wife of Bluebeard after a mix-up over a love potion. The potion had been intended for her daughter, Fatima. Widow Bounce gathers the other hard-done-by wives together and they give Bluebeard a very bad time.

Songs incorporated into the 1917 production included 'Bright Eyes' and 'Over the Garden' (sung by Mattie Jansen) and 'Memories' and 'Sweetheart (sung by Emili Dani).

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