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In reviewing the opening performance at the Empire Theatre in 1926 the Brisbane Courier records:
'Words and Music was the title of the musical merry-go-round produced by Ed Warrington, the most amusing sketch being "The Honeymooners" interpreted by Nell Fleming as chic and charming as ever, George Moon, Alec Kellaway and D. Marcel. To appreciate the mirth-provoking qualities of the sketch a visit to the theatre is necessary. Words could not adequately convey the uproarious laughter that followed the antics of George Moon in his capacity of hotel detective. Another amusing interlude, "Words, Music and Dance" by Messrs. Moon and Morris to which they gave a clever and finished exhibition of dancing was one of the choicest items on the programme and the original burlesque, "Gentle Methods" in which warders and prisoners are wont to unduly fraternise had a significant reference to recent Brisbane happenings' (12 July 1926, p.16).
Notes
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Several reviews from the 1926 Brisbane season indicate that Ed. Warrington was responsible for writing most of the sketches presented in the Moon and Morris revues (see, for example, Brisbane Courier 3 July 1926, p.19). Other material is believed to have been contributed by members of the troupe, notably Moon and Morris themselves, and from outside sources. The musical programme likely comprised both original numbers and a selection of popular tunes from the period.
Production Details
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1926: Bijou Theatre, Melbourne, 15-21 May.
- Director Ed. Warrington; Producer Fullers' Theatres Ltd; Chorus Irene Vando; Stage Manager Durham Marcel.
- Troupe Moon and Morris Revue Company.
- Cast incl. George Moon, Dan Morris, Ed. Warrington, Nell Fleming, Durham Marcel, Walter George, Dorothy Grace, Albert Keats, Syd Burchell, Ena Gordon, Vera Sewell.
1926: Empire Theatre, Brisbane, 10-16 July.
- Director Ed. Warrington; Producer Fullers' Theatres Ltd; Chorus Irene Vando; Stage Manager Durham Marcel.
- Troupe Moon and Morris Revue Company.
- Cast incl. George Moon, Dan Morris, Ed. Warrington, Alec Kellaway, Nell Fleming, Durham Marcel, Kathleen Howard, Irene Vando, Syd Burchell, Ena Gordon, Vera Sewell.
1926: Fullers' Theatre, Sydney, 11-17 December.
- Director Ed. Warrington; Producer Fullers' Theatres Ltd. Stage Manager Durham Marcel.
- Troupe Moon and Morris Revue Company.
- Cast incl. George Moon, Dan Morris, Ed. Warrington, Alec Kellaway, Nell Fleming, Durham Marcel, Vernon Sellars, Ena Gordon, Doreen May, Patsy Hill.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Fullers' Theatre
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 13 December no. 27750 1926; (p. 7)
— Review of Words and Music 1926 single work musical theatre -
Bijou - Revue and Vaudeville
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Argus , 17 May no. 24888 1926; (p. 14)
— Review of Words and Music 1926 single work musical theatre -
Bijou Theatre
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 17 May no. 22188 1926; (p. 11)
— Review of Words and Music 1926 single work musical theatre -
The Empire
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 12 July 1926; (p. 16)
— Review of Words and Music 1926 single work musical theatre
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The Empire
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 12 July 1926; (p. 16)
— Review of Words and Music 1926 single work musical theatre -
Bijou Theatre
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 17 May no. 22188 1926; (p. 11)
— Review of Words and Music 1926 single work musical theatre -
Bijou - Revue and Vaudeville
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Argus , 17 May no. 24888 1926; (p. 14)
— Review of Words and Music 1926 single work musical theatre -
Fullers' Theatre
1926
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 13 December no. 27750 1926; (p. 7)
— Review of Words and Music 1926 single work musical theatre
