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Revusical-style pantomime.
Presented as second-half entertainiment during Harry Sadler's 1917 Christmas season at Sydney's Princess Theatre, this 'potted pantomime' is said to have had its dialogue written in rhyme. The story also included frequent topical allusions.
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1917: Princess Theatre, Sydney, 22 December 1917 - ca. January 1918.
- Director Arthur Morley; Lessee/Producer Harry Sadler; Proprietors Fullers' Theatres Ltd.
- Cast incl. Harry Little (Emperor), Jack Kearns (dame).
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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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