The Legend of King O'Malley

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Event The Legend of King O'Malley
Venue Southeast Community College, Mount Gambier, SA
First Date 23 November 1982
Last Date 27 November 1982
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description The story of the Texan idealist who became a member of two Australian Parliaments and was defeated in 1917 for opposing conscription - this play made stage history when produced in 1970, drawing upon the vaudeville tradition and creating a new all-Australian larrikin form.

Description Source Website
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical
Musical Biography
Subjects Australian National Identity
Historical
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
David Reed Director
Michael Boddy Playwright
Bob Ellis Playwright
Resources
Works
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Australian Drama Project (UQ) LEGENDOMB
Event Identifier 89862