Prodigal Son at Melbourne Theatre Debut Recalled
A detailed theatre review recounts the Australian premiere of Prodigal Son at Drury Lane, praising the cast and staging while noting the production’s strong reception in Melbourne. The piece traces plot twists, character arcs, and the performance’s musical elements as part of a broader account of wartime touring and revival plans.
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Fiote
Jol Prugton
Magnuseon
Ogcar
Magnus
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Thora
Oscar Neilsen
Aretewaert
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Ahe
Mary Girl
Qecar
Thera
Hhis
Cesar
Helga
Monteuil
Kiviera
Abdulutely
Mopeyibor
Magaone
Watton Boker
Mno
Mr Allee Norma
Maree Ivland
Phlonoly
Roy
Gossip on London stage Circles and American tours
General gossip notes Ben Fuller’s arrival from Wellington and plans tied to the London theatre scene. Mentions Melhia teen appomed Maudelag director and Heoeb chairman, with a London ceremony and Mourner events. References to Mr Fefvword Suse, May Telos, and actors poised for Ballarat productions. Producer risks in costly, sumptuous shows highlighted by the London Globe.
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London “Globe
Revival of older comic operas boosts tenor roles
In a discussion of theater revival plans in Sydney and Melbourne circles, Hoberta, Williamson, and Hamilton push for a curated body of comic opera productions. The Sydney season opens May 28 at the Palace with Margaret Thomas and Gordon KC linked to a royal comic opera company.
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Williamson
Allan Hamilton
Enteria Opera
Mdme
Time
Leathe Harris
Adelaide
Ubie
Sydney
the Palace
Misa Margaret Thomas
Mr. Williamton
Royal Comic Opera Company
Melbourne Theatres Rally For Final Season Pulse
Melbourne theatres present a busy May lineup with Her Majesty’s and Theatres Royal featuring a mix of domestic dramas and international acts. Notable performances include the concluding four nights of a major company season, The Midnight Mail, and star turns from Miss Lilleth Legion, Mr Harry Kendal, and the Anderson pantomime troupe with lavish scenery and Radium Dance.
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Melbourne
HER Majesty’ Theatre
Lhorathy
Theatre Royal
Midnight Mail
Hege Robins
Jpera House
Mt Thia
Bath
Belog Misa Lilleth Legion
Harry Kendal
Harry Stirksrda
Bisck Darbacea
Mille
Oierga
Martinetti Aml Oroasi
Mise Nada Moret
Tom Dawson
O'Nalla
OMY Theatre
Clark
New Folly
Alisa Bella Perman
Kheved
Perabatle
Lazaros
Uompaeny
New Zealand Theater News and Company Moves
Wellington reports busy stage activity with Foley and Turuski Wan Bund cab, Holloway jailed, Goodally resigning, Fred Graham new stage manager for Sinbad the Suitor. Melodrama grows in Christchurch as McMahon company profits. The Theatre Royal thrives while revivals and new titles debut. Joe McMahon arrives to organize Wellington season. Holloway Dramatic Company reports strong Dunedin business before Invercargill and Australia return. Maoriland Theatre patrons may be denied sewing rights.
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Aurkhang
Dunedin
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Fred Graham
Chiistchurch
McMahon Dramatic Company
Theatre Royal
London
New Zealand
Joe McMahon
Anderano
Holloway Dramatic Company
Lier
Lemling
Invercargill
Australia
Princess Ida Returns to Stage After Years Absence
Last night a Princess Ida performance appeared after an interval of years. The present company handled the demanding cast well. Mr Henry Bracy, supervisor, was part of the original production in London. The Yeomen of the Guard is scheduled for Tuesday, followed by The Mikado the next evening, with the company in control.
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Ameteniam
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Mir Andrew Freedman
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Yeomen of
Companies Movements in New South Wales
A brief notice lists corporate movements in New South Wales including Williamzoy Come OperaCo Meynell-Gunn On and Marry Richards' Co Bland Holt Up Beephepson Co with dates May 11 and May 15.
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Williamzoy
OperaCo Meynell-Gunn
Theater Casts and Tours Across London and Provinces
Readable notices list numerous actors and plays touring and performing in London theatres and across English provinces. Names include Ambrose Manning Joge Phiteo and The Ilelr at Law at Waldorf, Carter Edwards and others in Dorothy Wotherfall at New Theatre, Deesie Rignold touring with The Shopbhoy, and Florence Esdallo at the London Tivoli.
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SheMeld
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Birmingham
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