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Source: Australian Variety Theatre Archive
Aladdin single work   musical theatre   pantomime   fantasy  
Issue Details: First known date: 1927... 1927 Aladdin
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Staged under the direction of Elton Black, this production of the popular Aladdin pantomime comprised members of Black's Follies company (which had been ensconsed at the Cremorne Theatre since early September).

The musical numbers included 'My Idea of Heaven' and 'Tell all the World' (sung by Nell Fleming), 'Red Lantern' and 'A Heart That's Free' (Nellie Lafferty), and 'Positively Absolutely' (Connie Harris).

[Source: Australian Variety Theatre Archive]

Production Details

  • 1927: Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane; 19 December 1927 - 20 January 1928

    • Director Elton Black; Producer John N. McCallum; Music Director William Butland; Scenic Art Selwyn Armstrong; Costumes Mary Glyn; Stage Manager Reg Hewitt.
    • Cast incl. Nell Fleming (Aladdin), Elton Black (Widow Twankey), Dan Morris (Abanazer), George Moon (Grand Vizier), Alice Bennetto (Princess Badroulbadour), George Moon Jnr, Nellie Lafferty (a fairy), Emmie Epsor, Connie Harris, Mildred Harris, Exquisite Eight.

    1928: Luxor Theatre, Perth; 17-31 December

    • Director Vic Roberts.
    • Cast incl. (Aladdin), George Moon (Widow Twankey), Nick Morton (Gran Vizier), Nell Fleming (Princess Badroulbadour), George Moon Jnr (constable) Dan Morris (constable), Hal Cooper (Emperor), Nellie Lafferty, Emmie Ensor, Dorothy Lyn.

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First known date: 1927
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Works about this Work

'Aladdin' at the Cremorne Theatre 1927 single work review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 16 January 1927; (p. 21)
— Review of Aladdin Vic Roberts , 1927 single work musical theatre
'Aladdin' at the Cremorne Theatre 1927 single work review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 16 January 1927; (p. 21)
— Review of Aladdin Vic Roberts , 1927 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 6 May 2014 08:27:25
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