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 |
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