The Legend of King O'Malley

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Event The Legend of King O'Malley
Venue Star Boating Club, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event Auckland Festival
First Date 29 May 1972
Opening Date 29 May 1972
Last Date 3 June 1972
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description An ingenious collection of sketches loosely based on the life of King O'Malley, one of Australia's most colourful politicians.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Musical Biography
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Elaine Cusick Actor Jimmy Catts
Jane Harders Actor Miss Federation
Chris Haywood Actor Andrew Fisher
Edwin Hodgeman Actor King O'Malley
Bob Hornery Actor Billy Hughes
Reg Livermore Actor Mr Angel
Angus McLean Actor Member for Cancadgeree
Ken Shorter Actor Member for Wollondilly
Jacki Weaver Actor Rosy
Keith Bain Choreographer
Barry Jackson Costume Designer
Richard Wherrett Director
Bob Ellis Lyricist
Tom Witsel Movement Director
Terence Clarke Musical Director
William Qua Musician
Terence Clarke Musician: Pianist
Michael Boddy Playwright
Robert Ellis Playwright
John Cervenka Set Designer
Ian Tasker Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Mercury Theatre Auckland 19 - 27 May.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Theatre Programme Collection. State Library of New South Wales
Programme Dennis Wolanski Library collection at UNSW Library
Event Identifier 63104
Dataset AusStage