Event |
Merrie England
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Venue |
Albert Hall, Yarralumla, ACT |
First Date |
14 July 1954 |
Opening Date |
14 July 1954 |
Last Date |
17 July 1954 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Amateur |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
A comic opera set in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The story is woven around three main themes: Walter Raleigh's love for Bessie Throckmorton, Queen Elizabeth's fury at being slighted for another "Bessie" and the Earl of Essex's schemes to gain Elizabeth's hand. |
Description Source |
Other |
Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
|
Secondary Genre |
Operetta
|
Subjects |
Historical
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Programme |
ACT Heritage Library |
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Event Identifier
| 25567 |
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