 Event |
The Legend of King O'Malley
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| Venue |
La Boite Theatre (June 1972 - 2003), Milton, QLD |
| First Date |
19 September 1980 |
| Opening Date |
19 September 1980 |
| Last Date |
18 October 1980 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
The story of the Texan idealist who became a member of two Australian Parliaments and was defeated in 1917 for opposing conscription - this play made stage history when produced in 1970, drawing upon the vaudeville tradition and creating a new all-Australian larrikin form. |
| Description Source |
Article |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Musical
Musical Biography
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| Subjects |
Australian National Identity
Historical
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Advertisement: The Legend of King O'Malley, Courier Mail, 19 September 1980, 2
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Advertisement: The Legend of King O'Malley, Courier Mail, 22 September 1980, 2
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Article: Judith Hughey, Courier Mail, 19 September 1980
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Review: David Rowbotham, Courier Mail, 22 September 1980
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
Australia
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Book |
Performing Arts Year Book of Australia 1980 |
| Australian Drama Project (UQ) |
LEGENDOMB |
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| Event Identifier |
28184 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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