The Mystery of a Hansom Cab

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Event The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
Venue University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC
First Date 9 January 1961
Opening Date 9 January 1961
Last Date 4 February 1961
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Adapted from Fergus Hume's novel. First commissioned play for Union Theatre Repertory Company. One lonely night, a cabbie discovers that his intoxicated passenger has been suffocated with a handkerchief saturated in chloroform. The murderer, the victim, and the motive are all unknown.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Farce
Melodrama
Subjects Crime
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Elaine Cusick Actor
Bryan Edward Actor
Marion Edward Actor
Lewis Fiander Actor Hero
Ron Finney Actor
Mary Hardy Actor Salvation Army Girl
Joan Harris Actor
Bob Hornery Actor Salvation Army Girl Boyfriend
Graeme Hughes Actor
Patsy King Actor
Leon Lissek Actor
Dennis Miller Actor
Frederick Parslow Actor Villain
Malcolm Phillips Actor
Barry Pree Adaptor
Elaine Cusick Assistant Stage Manager
Ron Finney Assistant Stage Manager
Dennis Miller Assistant Stage Manager
Anne Fraser Costume Designer
George Ogilvie Director
John Sumner Director
Ron Stodden Electrician
Ian Pearce Musician
Wendy Pomroy Musician
Bryan Edward Production Manager
Anne Fraser Set Designer
Marion Edward Stage Manager
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Led to broadcast on TV Sydney 6/8/61 and Melb 19/8/61. Transfer to Russell St Theatre. Ran for 5 months
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian Drama Project (UQ) Key MYSTERYBP
Programme La Trobe
Cast List MTC records
Event Identifier 77769
Dataset AusStage