Sinbad, the Sailor

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Event Sinbad, the Sailor
Venue Gaiety Theatre, Brisbane, QLD
First Date 27 December 1897
Last Date 7 January 1898
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Pantomime
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Harry Craig Actor Tinbad, the Tailor
Dorothy L'Estrange Actor The Princess
Albert McDermott Actor The Duenna
Arthur Hunter Actor and Singer Caliph
Stella Tracey Actor and Singer
Kate Howarde Actor-Manager Sinbad, the Sailor
Edward Shipp Dancer
Minnie Shipp Dancer
Elliott Johnston Scenic Artist
Resources
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information The pantomime was localised with new and popular music. The cast included several Brisbane artists. Empire ballet introduced into the last act. A second edition was introduced on 3 January 1898 with new songs, dances and local references. During the season, Miss Howarde and members of the company took part in Sunday concerts at the Exhibition.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper The Brisbane Courier, Qld
Newspaper The Telegraph, Brisbane, Qld
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 165657