The Ballad of Billy Lane

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Event The Ballad of Billy Lane
Venue Stables Theatre, Darlinghurst, NSW
First Date 1 June 1980
Last Date 1 June 1980
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Based on the true story of William Lane, a hero of the labour movement and socialism. Lane tried to settle a new Australian colony in South America in 1893.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Musical Biography
Subjects Australian National Identity
Biography
Historical
Socialism
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mervyn Drake Composer
John Gaden Director
George Hutchinson Playwright
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian Drama Project (UQ) BALLADOGH
Event Identifier 92902