Lola Montez

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Event Lola Montez
Venue University of Melbourne, Union Theatre, The University of Melbourne (Parkville), VIC
First Date 19 February 1958
Opening Date 10 February 1958
Last Date 22 March 1958
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Pioneer Australian musical, based on visit of the famous dancer-courtesan to Ballarat during the gold rush in the 1850s
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Musical Biography
Subjects Historical
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Glen Balmford Actor Jane Oliver
Tony Brown Actor Bill
Patricia Conolly Actor Nancy
Doris Dodd Actor Isla
Judith Eltham Actor Nellie
Jon Finlayson Actor Mac
Neil Fitzpatrick Actor Daniel Brady
Frank Gatliff Actor Sam Vanderburg
Jeffrey Hodgson Actor Townsman
Alan Hopgood Actor Smith
Monica Maughan Actor Gisela
Hugh McDermott Actor Mr Seekamp
George Ogilvie Actor Harry
Ron Pinnell Actor Theatre manager
Robin Ramsay Actor Mr Wilson
Gladys Raynor Actor Rose
Justine Rettick Actor Lola Montez
Cecily Stuart Actor Virginia
Rosalind Tong Actor Chloe
Brian Westmore Actor Jocko
Peter Stannard Composer
Warwick Armstrong Costume Designer
Paul Hammond Dance Director
John Sumner Director
Alan Burke Director, Assistant
Peter Benjamin Lyricist
Verdon Williams Musical Director
Bill Fleming Musician, Drummer
Graham Bennett Musician, Pianist
Wendy Pomroy Musician, Pianist
Warwick Armstrong Set Designer
Georgina Batterham Stage Manager
Alan Burke Writer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Programme Collection. State Library of Victoria
Event Identifier 22500