H. E. R. Petticoat single work   musical theatre   revue/revusical   burlesque   humour  
Adaptation of H. M. S. Pinafore W. S. Gilbert , 1878 single work musical theatre
Issue Details: First known date: 1918... 1918 H. E. R. Petticoat
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Burlesque revusical.

Described in 1918 advertising as an 'H. M. S. Pinafore burlesque' (Brisbane Courier 14 December 1918, p.2) and in 1919 as an 'original and cleverly written burlesque' (Brisbane Courier 3 May 1919, p.7).

Notes

  • Possibly written by Hugh Huxham in collaboration with other members of his troupe.

Production Details

  • 1918: Cremorne Garden Theatre, Brisbane, 13-19 December.

    • Director Hugh Huxham; Producer John N. McCallum (Dandies Qld Ltd).
    • Troupe Huxham's Serenaders.
    • Cast incl. Hugh Huxham, Edith Huxham, Sydney Hollister, Reg Harrison, Fred Heraud, Miss Pop Batterbury, Dan Weldon, Olive Sneddon, Kitty Morton, Pearlie McKenzie.

    1919: Cremorne Garden Theatre, Brisbane, 2-8 May.

    • Cast and production as for previous season.
    • After having been with John N. McCallum since August 1918, Huxham's Serenaders transferred across to the Fullers' Empire Theatre in late June 1919.

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First known date: 1918
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Works about this Work

The Serenaders 1918 single work review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 14 December no. 19004 1918; (p. 3)
— Review of H. E. R. Petticoat 1918 single work musical theatre ; The Babes in the Wood 1918 single work musical theatre A review of one of the Serenader's current productions, H. E. R. Petticoat, and a preview of the forthcoming Christmas pantomime, The Babes in the Wood.
The Serenaders 1918 single work review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 14 December no. 19004 1918; (p. 3)
— Review of H. E. R. Petticoat 1918 single work musical theatre ; The Babes in the Wood 1918 single work musical theatre A review of one of the Serenader's current productions, H. E. R. Petticoat, and a preview of the forthcoming Christmas pantomime, The Babes in the Wood.
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Note:
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
Last amended 20 Jun 2014 12:30:45
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