Chu Chin Chow

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Event Chu Chin Chow
Venue New Zealand, New Zealand
First Date 1912
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Chu Chin Chow is based on the tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. The setting is themagnificent Eastern palace of Kasim Baba who welcomes the Chinese merchant Chu Chin Chow. He is, in fact, not who he seems to be but the rascally Abu Hasan, a robber come to glean information that will enable him to rob his host. Hasan has a slave, Zahrat, already spying in the palace. She has made friends with Kasim`s chief wife, Alcolom, who in turn is loved by Kasim`s poor brother, Ali Baba. Another friend is the slave maid Marjanah who loves Ali`s son, Nur Al-Huda. The downfall of Kasim would solve a lot of problems!.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Oscar Asche Actor -
Frederic Norton Composer
Oscar Asche Librettist
Oscar Asche Playwright
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Overseas Touring Company.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 189858