Event |
The Desert Song
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Venue |
Theatre Royal, Adelaide, SA |
First Date |
25 May 1946 |
Opening Date |
25 May 1946 |
Last Date |
8 June 1946 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
Two act musical. It was inspired by the 1925 uprising of the Riffs, a group of Moroccan fighters, against French colonial rule. It was also inspired by stories of Lawrence of Arabia aiding native guerrillas. The story is about a hero who adopts a mild-mannered disguise to keep his true identity a secret. He loves a beautiful and spirited girl, who loves his hero persona but does not know his real personality, which he keeps hidden under the milquetoast persona. |
Description Source |
Programme |
Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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Secondary Genre |
Operetta
Musical
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Subjects |
Heterosexual Relationships
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
United States of America
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Further Information |
- only the opening night date is given
- photographs of actors.
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Programme |
University of Adelaide Theatre Collection |
Programme |
Dennis Wolanski Library collection at UNSW Library |
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Event Identifier
| 15160 |
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