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Revue.
The Brisbane Courier's theatre critic writes of the revue portion of Moon and Morris's 17-23 July 1926 programme that 'The Moon and Morris Revue Company, and the current offering, Wit and Wisdom, goes with a swing from the first to the final curtain. It is a potpourri of dancing, music and song, backed up by a clever ballet and colourful stage settings, and through it all Messrs. Moon and Morris have interspersed a series of skits that bristle with fun. This quaint pair long ago danced their way into the hearts of Brisbane audiences, but there seems no end to the diversity of their dancing, and this week they introduce much that is new' (19 July 1926, p.9).
One of the sketches known to have been included in the show was 'At Sea' (with Alec Kellaway and Nell Fleming). Kellaway also drew praise from the Courier's critic with his renditions of 'Musical Wisdom' and 'Dirty Hands' in other parts of the revue.
Notes
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Several reviews published during Moon and Morris's 1926 Brisbane season indicate that Ed. Warrington was responsible for writing most of the sketches presented in their revues (see, for example, Brisbane Courier 3 July 1926, p.19). Other material is believed to have been contributed by members of the troupe (notably Moon and Morris) and from outside sources. The musical programme likely comprised both original numbers and a selection of popular tunes from the period.
Production Details
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1926: Empire Theatre, Brisbane, 17-23 July.
- Director Ed. Warrington; Producer Fullers' Theatres Ltd; Chorus Irene Vando; Stage Manager Durham Marcel.
- Troupe Moon and Morris Revue Company.
- Cast incl. George Moon, Dan Morris, Ed. Warrington, Nell Fleming, Durham Marcel, Walter George, Dorothy Grace, Albert Keats, Syd Burchell, Ena Gordon, Vera Sewell.
1926: Fullers' Theatre, Sydney, 27 November - 3 December.
- Director Ed. Warrington; Producer Fullers' Theatres Ltd; Stage Manager Durham Marcel.
- Troupe Moon and Morris Revue Company.
- Cast incl. George Moon, Dan Morris, Ed. Warrington, Alec Kellaway, Nell Fleming, Durham Marcel, Vernon Sellars, Ena Gordon, Doreen May, Patsy Hill.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Fullers' Theatre
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 29 November no. 27738 1926; (p. 7)
— Review of Wit and Wisdom 1926 single work musical theatre -
Empire Theatre
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 19 July 1926; (p. 9)
— Review of Wit and Wisdom 1926 single work musical theatre
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Empire Theatre
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 19 July 1926; (p. 9)
— Review of Wit and Wisdom 1926 single work musical theatre -
Fullers' Theatre
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 29 November no. 27738 1926; (p. 7)
— Review of Wit and Wisdom 1926 single work musical theatre
