 Event |
F F F : an Australian Mystery Musical Comedy
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| Venue |
Prince of Wales Theatre (1920-1930), Adelaide, SA |
| First Date |
28 August 1920 |
| Opening Date |
28 August 1920 |
| Last Date |
10 September 1920 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
Yes |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
Fitzwilliam Ferguson is sent to Australia by his rich uncle. He becomes a 'dinky-di' Aussie and falls in love with his typist, Flo Hastings. His uncle recalls him to England and promises to make him his heir, if he can become a 'proper' English gentleman. All the complications are resolved in the end. |
| Description Source |
Personal Opinion |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Musical
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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Article: Amusements, The Advertiser, 27 August 1920, 9
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Article: F.F.F. Next Saturday, The Register, 25 August 1920, 10
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Article: F.F.F. To-day. At Prince of Wales's Theatre, The Register, 28 August 1920, 9
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Review: F.F.F. All Australian Musical Comedy, The Register, 30 August 1920, 6
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Review: F.F.F. Bright Australian Musical Comedy, The Advertiser, National Library of Australia, 30 August 1920, 8
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| Text Nationality |
Australia
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Further Information |
Probably the first professionally produced Australian musical.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Programme |
State Library of South Australia |
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| Event Identifier |
21595 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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