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Musical scena.
Possibly written by Hugh Huxham, in collaboration with other members of his troupe, The Soft Drink Shop was one of numerous musical sketches (also referred to as musical scenas) staged by Huxham's Serenaders during 1918.
One of the songs known to have been presented as part of the 1918 Brisbane return season was 'Echo' (sung by Olive Sneddon). 'The Fool', a war monologue performed by Miss Pop Batterbury, was also inserted into the narrative.
Production Details
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1918: Cremorne Garden Theatre, Brisbane, 16-22 August. (return season: 22-28 November, as The Storekeeper). Director Hugh Huxham (q.v.) ; Producer John N. McCallum (Dandies Qld Ltd) ; Troupe Huxham's Serenaders.
Cast incl. Hugh Huxham, Edith Huxham, Reg Harrison, Olive Sneddon, Sydney Hollister, Miss Pop Batterbury, Dan Weldon, Fred Heraud, Kitty Morton, Pearlie McKenzie.
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This entry has been sourced from on-going historical research into Australian-written music theatre being conducted by Dr Clay Djubal.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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The Serenaders
1918
single work
review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 23 November 1918; (p. 7)
— Review of The Soft Drink Shop 1918 single work musical theatre ; Life in a Gypsy Camp 1918 single work musical theatre
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The Serenaders
1918
single work
review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 23 November 1918; (p. 7)
— Review of The Soft Drink Shop 1918 single work musical theatre ; Life in a Gypsy Camp 1918 single work musical theatre
