Event |
Amphitryon 38
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Venue |
Police Boys' Club Theatrette, Broken Hill, NSW |
First Date |
31 October 1948 |
Opening Date |
31 October 1948 |
Last Date |
1948 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Amateur |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
The play is built around Greek mythology, and the story is brought up to date with the ancient gods returning to earth. The play is an English translation of a French production, written by a French Chief Justice. |
Description Source |
Reviewer's Opinion |
Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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Secondary Genre |
Comedy
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Article:  Cast changes in Repertory show, Barrier Miner, 19 October 1948, 7
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Article:  Repertory ends year, Barrier Miner, 29 November 1948, 6
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Article:  Repertory play, Barrier Miner, 16 October 1948, 3
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Review:  Repertory Society Show, Barrier Miner, 8 November 1948, 3
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
France
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Further Information |
Ena Williams was replaced by Mary Anson; Williams was forced to relinquish the role of Queen Leda because of a throat infection. Marion Henry was originally cast in the role.
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Programme |
Broken Hill Repertory Society Plays, 1945-1948, Broken Hill Library, A792.02 BRO |
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Event Identifier
| 92109 |
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