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Issue Details: First known date: 1926... 1926 Issues
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Revue.

'The second portion of an excellent programme comprised a novel revue by the popular Moon-Morris Company', records the Brisbane Courier in July 1927:

'In Issues, this week's presentation, every portion of the audience is catered for. The comedy element prevails, chiefly as a result of the efforts of George Moon, Dan Morris and Ed. Warrington, while the individual vocalists were supported by a daintily costumed ballet. The sketch "A Dud Dream," written by Ed. Warrington, proved a scream, while "Courage" provided full opportunities for the dramatic abilities of Nell Fleming, Tony O'Brien and D. Marcel. The concluding item, "Musical Memories" was a fitting finale to an offering of outstanding merit' (26 July 1927, p.17).

Notes

  • Several reviews published during Moon and Morris's 1926 Brisbane season indicate that Ed. Warrington was responsible for writing most of the sketches in their 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) and from outside sources. The musical programme likely comprised both original numbers and a selection of popular tunes from the period.

Production Details

  • 1926: Empire Theatre, Brisbane, 24-31 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, Shannon Raye, Tony O'Brien, Syd Burchell, Ena Gordon, Vera Sewell.
    • This production marked the first appearance of Shannon Raye and Tony O'Brien with the troupe.

    1926: Fullers' Theatre, Sydney, 4-10 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.

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First known date: 1926
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Works about this Work

Empire Theatre 1926 single work review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 26 July 1926; (p. 17)
— Review of Issues Ed Warrington , 1926 single work musical theatre
Empire Theatre 1926 single work review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 26 July 1926; (p. 17)
— Review of Issues Ed Warrington , 1926 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
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