Checkmate; Grand Variety Olio

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Event Checkmate; Grand Variety Olio
Venue Royal Cremorne Theatre, Coolgardie, WA
First Date 6 March 1897
Opening Date 6 March 1897
Last Date 6 March 1897
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description An olio was interposed between the two acts of Andrew Halliday's comedy Checkmate. James Wilkinson "claims first attention for his capable performance as Sam Winkie". Amy Johns was "a very valuable assistant in the principal comedy scenes". Priscilla Verne "was as much appreciated as ever in the Olio". Denis Carney "contributed good items" and Professor Stewart "introduced several new figures".
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Ventriloquism
Song
Comic Song
Olio
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Amy Johns Actor
James Wilkinson Actor
Joe Cowan Comedian
Andrew Halliday Playwright
Miss Ivy Dale Singer
Alice St John Singer
Mr Denis Carney Singer, Comic
Professor William Stewart Ventriloquist
Miss Priscilla Verne
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information The Cremorne went dark after this performance, re-opening on 13 Mar. 1897.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper Coolgardie Miner 6 Mar, 1897 vol.3, no.699, p.2; 8 Mar. 1897 vol.3, no.700, p.4
WA Goldfields Project
Event Identifier 92056