Event |
The Bushrangers
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Venue |
Caledonian Theatre, Edinburgh, Scotland |
First Date |
8 September 1829 |
Opening Date |
8 September 1829 |
Last Date |
10 September 1829 |
Dates Estimated |
Yes |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
Yes |
Description |
"David Burn based The Bushrangers, the first Australia drama performed on stage, on the exploits of the notorious Tasmanian bushranger Matthew Brady, who was hanged in May 1826". Companion to the Australian Theatre. |
Description Source |
Other |
Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
|
Secondary Genre |
Melodrama
|
Subjects |
Australian National Identity
Colonial
|
Contributors |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
Australia
|
Production Nationality |
Scotland
|
Event Status |
Completed
|
Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Book |
Currency Press "Companion to the Theatre in Australia" |
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Event Identifier
| 64462 |
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