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Revusical.
The story opens at Pinchem Railway Station, with Joe Valli playing one of two comic porters.
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Joe Valli brought his UK hit comedy to Australia in 1916, touring it first for Harry Clay and later with the Royal Follies.
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1916: Harry Clay's Sydney suburban and south-west NSW circuit; ca. December.
- Director Arthur Morley; Producer Clay's Bridge Theatre Ltd; Stage Manager Ted Gabriel (BTN).
- Troupe: Harry Clay's Compnay (aka Joe Valli Revue Company).
- Cast incl. Joe Valli, Wal Rockley, Sydney Everett, Bert Ray, Ivy Marsden, Bates and Wade.
- Tour itinerary incl. Goulburn (Majestic Theatre; 8 Dec.)
1917: Royal Follies Victorian tour; ca. July-November.
- Troupe: Royal Follies Company.
- Cast incl. Joe Valli, Fred Williams, Thelma Beattie, Hayden Lamont, Bellroy's Duo.
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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
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