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Source: Argus 26 December 1856, p.8.
Multiplication is Vexation, Division is as Bad ; Or, Harlequin Rule of Three, and the Genius of the Crystal Lake of Learning single work   musical theatre   pantomime   fantasy  
Issue Details: First known date: 1856... 1856 Multiplication is Vexation, Division is as Bad ; Or, Harlequin Rule of Three, and the Genius of the Crystal Lake of Learning
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In this pantomime extravaganza in which science overcomes the Demon 'Ignoramus', the storyline highlights numerous topical issues and personalities. The scenery also featured local settings such as Melbourne's Cremorne Gardens and the gold diggings.

One of the highlights of the production is said to have been the overture, which opened with passages from the writings of Bishop and other writers. It also involved 'a solo on the ophicleide subject - the 'Rat Catcher's Daughter"' (Age 29 December 1856, p.5).

Production Details

  • 1856: Theatre Royal, Melbourne, 26 December 1856 - 17 January 1857.

    • Director Richard Younge, with Charles Young; Music Arranger Frederick Coppin; Scenic Art William Pitt, Mr Arrogoni, and John Hennings.
    • Cast incl. Alfred Nelson (Lady Crinoline de Statistics), Mde. Strebinger (Columbine), Miss Chambers (Harlequina), Miss Carry Nelson (Verrimerribissbe), Miss Green (Lady Patroness), Miss Herbert (Pretty Practice), Charles Young (Clown), Mrs Charles Young, J. Chambers Jnr (Harlequin), Mr Douglas (Pantaloon), Mr Webster (Professor Gunnybags), Mr Sefton (Rule o' Three), Thomas Nunn, Mr Yeaman.
    • 19 performances.

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First known date: 1856
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Theatre Royal 1856 single work review
— Appears in: The Argus , 27 December 1856; (p. 5)
— Review of Multiplication is Vexation, Division is as Bad ; Or, Harlequin Rule of Three, and the Genius of the Crystal Lake of Learning W. M. Akhurst , 1856 single work musical theatre
The Music and the Drama 1856 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 29 December 1856; (p. 5)
— Review of Multiplication is Vexation, Division is as Bad ; Or, Harlequin Rule of Three, and the Genius of the Crystal Lake of Learning W. M. Akhurst , 1856 single work musical theatre
The Music and the Drama 1856 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 29 December 1856; (p. 5)
— Review of Multiplication is Vexation, Division is as Bad ; Or, Harlequin Rule of Three, and the Genius of the Crystal Lake of Learning W. M. Akhurst , 1856 single work musical theatre
Theatre Royal 1856 single work review
— Appears in: The Argus , 27 December 1856; (p. 5)
— Review of Multiplication is Vexation, Division is as Bad ; Or, Harlequin Rule of Three, and the Genius of the Crystal Lake of Learning W. M. Akhurst , 1856 single work musical theatre
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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

Details have also been derived in part from the Annotated Calendar of Plays Premiered in Australia: 1850-1869.

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