Rumcoonio and His Four Colonial Servants; Or, The Starry Home of the Fairy of the Crystal Fountain single work   musical theatre   burlesque   fantasy   humour  
Issue Details: First known date: 1857... 1857 Rumcoonio and His Four Colonial Servants; Or, The Starry Home of the Fairy of the Crystal Fountain
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A burlesque-style extravaganza with music.

Production Details

  • 1857: Charlie Napier Theatre, Ballarat (Victoria), 28 December - 1 January 1858.

    • Scenic Art Henry Holmes. Troupe Nelson Sisters.
    • Cast incl. Carry Nelson, Marie Nelson, Sara Nelson, Alfred Nelson, J. R. Greville.

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This entry has been sourced from research undertaken by Dr Clay Djubal into Australian-written popular music theatre (ca. 1850-1930). See also the Australian Variety Theatre Archive

Details have also been derived in part from the Annotated Calendar of Plays Premiered in Australia: 1850-1869.

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