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Born: Established: 1879 ; Died: Ceased: 1884
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1 Stray Leaves Charles H. Taylor , Ella Carrington's Stray Leaves Company , 1879 single work musical theatre humour

Described as a 'drawing room" entertainment,' written entirely by Charles H. Taylor, Stray Leaves comprised a series of sketches and scenes played out by company's four actors, each of whom also sang and danced (Riverina Herald 24 November 1879, p.3).
1 Appointments Charles H. Taylor , Ella Carrington's Stray Leaves Company , 1879 single work musical theatre humour

Advertised in the Argus as a 'novelty entertainment… written by an Australian author [and] illustrated by paintings from the brush of an Australian artist, and performed for 297 nights' (24 Sept. 1880, 8). The characters include a Chinese Lady, a Chinese Irishman, and a New York Hoodlum.
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