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Adaptation of
The Yellow Dwarf and the King of the Gold Mines
1854
single work
musical theatre
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First known date:
1900...
1900
The Yellow Dwarf
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An adaptation of J. R Planché's 1854 fairy extravaganza, this production 'served to introduce some pretty costumes and catchy musical items, [with] the finale of the burlesque enhanced by the limelight tableau of 'heroes of the War' - Generals French, Roberts and Baden-Powell - the curtain finally descended on a faithful portrait of Her Majesty the Queen, all of which were heartily cheered' (Brisbane Courier 16 July 1900, p.6).
Production Details
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1900: Theatre Royal, Brisbane, 14-20 July.
- Producer/Lessee Percy St John
- Troupe Royal Burlesque and Specialty Co.
- Cast incl. Les Warton, Arthur Morley, Priscilla Verne, Dave Caston, Sam Rowley, Sam Gale, Lena Harvey, Eva St Claire, Violet Bertram, Dorothy Lestrange, Mollie Bentley.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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At the Theatre Royal
1900
single work
review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 16 July vol. 57 no. 13263 1900; (p. 6)
— Review of The Yellow Dwarf 1900 single work musical theatre
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At the Theatre Royal
1900
single work
review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 16 July vol. 57 no. 13263 1900; (p. 6)
— Review of The Yellow Dwarf 1900 single work musical theatre
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Note:
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
Last amended 11 Mar 2019 16:15:11
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