Turn Him Out; Ici On Parle Francais; Phenomenon in a Smock-Frock

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Event Turn Him Out; Ici On Parle Francais; Phenomenon in a Smock-Frock
Venue Mechanics' Institute Hall, Perth, WA
First Date 23 March 1865
Opening Date 23 March 1865
Last Date 24 March 1865
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description Benefit to the Mechanics' Institute, Perth. The reviewer notes that "it is not the rule" to mention individual performers, but notices improvements among "younger members". Males played the female roles: "Actresses taking the precaution to shave first." The Hall was "brilliantly lighted" by kerosene chandeliers purchased by the Mechanics' Institute. The program included 'nigger minstrel interludes'. The season coincided with Race Week.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Farce
Benefit Performance
Minstrelsy
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
William Brough Playwright
Thomas J Williams Playwright
Thomas J Williams Playwright
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information "expenses were ... exceedingly heavy, and the amount realised was only 8 [pounds]."
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper Inquirer and Commercial News 8 Feb. 1865; 1 Mar. 1865
WA Colonial
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 90528