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Advertised in the Argus as 'W. Horace Bent's pantomimic farce' (18 August 1883, p.16), the 1883 Melbourne production included at least one song, performed by Mrs T. Empson in the role of Lucy.
Production Details
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1883: Victoria Hall, Melbourne, 18-24 August. Producer F. E. Hiscocks ; Music Director/Conductor Nicholas La Feuillade (q.v.) ; Troupe Hiscocks' Federal Minstrels and Specialty Union.
Cast W. Horace Bent (Zeb Doolittle), E. J. Kennedy (The Burglar), George Turner (Mr Aspen Timid), Charles McCarthy (The Intelligent Canine), Tommy Empson (Statue of the Footballer), Mrs T. Empson (Lucy, Mr Timid's maid-servant: with song).
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This entry has been sourced from on-going historical research into Australian popular theatre being conducted by Dr Clay Djubal.
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