Amphitryon 38

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Event Amphitryon 38
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
Secondary Genre Comedy
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mary Anson Actor Leda, Queen of Sparta
Barbara Brooks Actor An attendant of Alkamena
John Ditchburn Actor Trumpeter
Bob Gluyns Actor Warrior
June Gough Actor Alkamena
Laurel Lovis Actor An attendant of Alkamena
John McLaughlan Actor Warrior
John Middleton Actor Jupiter and Amphitryon
Cliff Neate Actor Attendant in the palace of Amphitryon
Ena Williams Actor Replaced by Mary Anson
Jean Giraudoux Playwright
Resources
Works
Text Nationality France
Production Nationality Australia
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.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Broken Hill Repertory Society Plays, 1945-1948, Broken Hill Library, A792.02 BRO
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 92109