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Born: Established: 1912 ; Died: Ceased: ca. 1913
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Comprising around 15 performers who had previously appeared under J.C. Bain at Sydney's Princess Theatre, and headed by Joseph L. Lanphier (formerly with John F. Sheriden) and Iris Webster (ex-Julius Knight company), the Royal Pantomime Company was formed by Philip Lytton in early 1912. The troupe toured extensively throughout New South Wales and Queensland with a repertoire that comprised Sinbad the Sailor, Sheridan's Cinderella, Puss in Boots and Jack and the Beanstalk. Harry Clay took over the tour at some stage in 1913, while a number of new supporting cast members were also engaged that year.

[Source: Australian Variety Theatre Archive]

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Notes

  • Troupe members included: Joseph L. Lanphier (1912-13), Iris Webster (1912-13), Dora Rogers (1912-13), Carlotta May (1912-13), Mr Bertram (1912-13), Mr Allen (1912-13), Mr Kelly (1912-13), John De Lacy (1912-13), Lily Peters (1912-13), Selma Messer (1912-13), Arthur Headington (1912-13), Fred Forty (1912-13), The Four Fortescues (1912-13), Wee Mac (1912-13), Dora Rogers (1913), Carlotta May (1913), Mr Bertram (1913), Mr Allen (1913), Mr Kelly (1913), John De Lacy (1913), Lily Peters (1913), Selma Messer (1913), Arthur Headington (1913), Fred Forty (1913), The Four Fortescues (1913), Wee Mac (1913).

  • This company is not believed to have been related to Stephenson and Linley's Royal Pantomime Company (1913-14) or Stanley McKay's Royal Pantomime Company (ca. 1914).

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