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Revusical.
In his review of the Bridge Theatre premiere, Harry Kitching writes that 'In Old Kentucky was staged very successfully, the whole show running without a hitch... [and it] was full of bright numbers with catchy ditties introducing good original comedy.'
The chorus also came in for special mention, with Kitching reporting that 'The four girls on the farm were good workers, having some very quick changes, all of which are very effective, and their dances and actions are neatly performed, and called for hearty applause' (Australian Variety 13 September 1916, n. pag.).
Notes
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It is not clear if there is any relationship between this revusical and a similarly titled music drama by Arthur Shirley / F. C. Dazey, believed to have been first produced in Australia in 1895 under the management of Williamson and Musgrove (Lyceum Theatre, 26 October).
Production Details
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1916: Bridge Theatre, Newtown (Sydney), 9-15 September.
- Director Arthur Morley; Producer Clay's Bridge Theatre Ltd; Stage Manager Ted Gabriel.
- Cast incl. Wal Rockley (Uncle Tom), Lila Spears, Max Martin.
1916: Harry Clay's Sydney suburban and south-west NSW circuit, ca. September/October.
- Director Arthur Morley; Producer Clay's Bridge Theatre Ltd.
- Cast incl. Wal Rockley, Lila Spears, Max Martin, Courtney Ford and Ivy Davis, the Alroy Girls, Wal Rockley, Winnie Trevail, Stella Stagpoole, Tilton and West.
- Suburban circuit incl. North Sydney Coliseum (three nights, ca. 30 September) and Thornton's Mascot Theatre (one night).
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
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Harry Clay's Bridge Theatre
1916
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Variety and Show World , 13 September 1916; (p. n. pag.)
— Review of In Old Kentucky 1916 single work musical theatre -
Clay's Budget
1916
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Variety and Show World , 13 September 1916; (p. n. pag.)
— Review of In Old Kentucky 1916 single work musical theatre
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Clay's Budget
1916
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Variety and Show World , 13 September 1916; (p. n. pag.)
— Review of In Old Kentucky 1916 single work musical theatre -
Harry Clay's Bridge Theatre
1916
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Variety and Show World , 13 September 1916; (p. n. pag.)
— Review of In Old Kentucky 1916 single work musical theatre
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Note:
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
Last amended 27 May 2014 13:25:24
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