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Source: Australian Variety Theatre Archive
Huxham's Serenaders Huxham's Serenaders i(A112820 works by) (Organisation) assertion
Born: Established: 1911 ; Died: Ceased: 1926
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1 Faust : A Song Scena Huxham's Serenaders , Fullers' Theatres , 1919 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Music scena.
1 The Palmist's Tent Huxham's Serenaders , Fullers' Theatres , 1919 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Musical scena.
1 Milly From Piccadilli Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1919 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Musical scena.
1 They All Sang Annie Laurie Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1919 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Musical scena.

The Brisbane Courier records:

'Mr Huxham with comrades attired as diggers appeared in [this] picturesque camp fire scena... and provided most effective harmony - a sweetness of sound which was later reproduced when the entire company joined in "Old Songs Up-to-Date" and selections from Il Trovatore' (8 March 1919, p.6).

1 A Dream of the East Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1919 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Described as in the Brisbane Courier as a 'distinctly dramatic' Oriental scena, A Dream of the East introduced songs and dances, including 'the famous Indian love lyrics,' and a poignant death scene. Edith Huxham portrayed a native Indian (25 January 1919, p.12).

1 At the Fair Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1919 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Musical scena.
1 The Fan Tan Man Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1919 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Musical scena.

Described in the Brisbane Courier as a Chinese scene showing 'life in the fascinating dreaming Chinatown' (11 January 1919, p.11).
1 1 The Babes in the Wood Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre pantomime burlesque fantasy

Described in advertising as a 'potted pantomime', this version of the popular children's pantomime burlesqued the traditional lines and characters while staying more or less bound by the familiar story.
1 The Love of an Indian Squaw Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Musical scena.

Described in advertising as a picturesque Indian scena.
1 1 H. E. R. Petticoat Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre revue/revusical burlesque humour

Burlesque revusical.

Described in 1918 advertising as an 'H. M. S. Pinafore burlesque' (Brisbane Courier 14 December 1918, p.2) and in 1919 as an 'original and cleverly written burlesque' (Brisbane Courier 3 May 1919, p.7).
1 Squire Badlot Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre revue/revusical humour

Revusical.
1 The Travelling Tent Show The Travelling Theatrical Show Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre revue/revusical humour

Revusical.

Showcasing the escapades of an up-country travelling tent show, the production featured songs, dances, and 'sixty laughs to the minute' (Brisbane Courier 28 November 1918, p.2). The Brisbane Courier notes that for the 1919 revival, 'Hugh Huxham, Dan Weldon and Sydney Hollister were responsible for an apt rendering of the trio "Donald, Douglas and Dick"' (17 May 1919, p.7).
1 My Little Chinee Girl in China Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Musical scena.

One of several Oriental or Eastern scenas staged in Brisbane during the year. The Truth records that 'My Little Chinee Girl in China [was] the latest of the scenas in which the Serenaders score success gratifying to all concerned' and that 'the pretty little girl who takes the name part deserves a box of the best chocolates every night' (1 December 1918, p.6). The review further notes that Hugh Huxham gave 'an admirable impersonation of a homesick "John".'

Two of the songs presented during the production were 'The International Rag' and 'Oh Yes I Remember' (both sung by Edith Huxham).
1 1 Life in a Gypsy Camp Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Musical scena.
1 The Village School A Day in a Village School Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , Fullers' Theatres , 1918 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical) humour

Musical scena.

Also known as A Day in a Village School, this humorous musical scena was played out during a day in an up-country village school. The Brisbane Courier writes of the 1919 Empire Theatre revival that the narrative revolved around 'a day in which the schoolmaster governed merely with the consent of the governed, and learnt more than he taught. Miss Edith Huxham, [was] the Belle of the Ballet' (25 August 1919, n. pag.).
1 In Lantern Land Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Musical scena.
1 How Mabel's Life was Saved Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre revue/revusical humour

Revusical.
1 Asia Minor Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical)

Musical scena.
1 Stop Thief Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre revue/revusical humour

Although described in advertising as a 'Keystone burlesque', Stop Thief was likely to have been staged as a revusical. The production is said to have included a chase scene in typical Keystone Cops style.

1 A Day at Sea on the S. S. Pitch and Toss Huxham's Serenaders , John N. McCallum , 1918 single work musical theatre sketch (theatrical) humour

Musical scena.
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