The Duchess of Coolgardie

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Event The Duchess of Coolgardie
Venue Theatre Royal, Stratford East, Stratford, London, England
First Date 19 September 1896
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Augustus Harris, manager of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, died suddenly in 1896, leaving the London theatre without its autumn spectacular melodrama. The Duchess of Coolgardie was hurriedly devised, with the backing of Perth Millionaire, Herbert Love.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Coleman Director
Cyril Clare Playwright
Euston Leigh Playwright
Works
Text Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Book Currency Press "Companion to the Theatre in Australia"
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 65991