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A two act musical farcical comedy, this Lance Lenton show was billed on one occasion as two variety halves ('A Picnic Party' and 'Rosie's Twenty-first') rather than as High Jinx. Set at two different locations. The story begins in Dingley Dell, where the picnic takes place, and moves later to a masquerade ball at Mr Highseigh's house. The Sydney Morning Herald records that the 'dialogue is lively, the jokes funny, and many of them new ones, and the songs well rendered' (21 May 1888, p.9).
The characters are: Mr. Arthur Highseigh (a gentleman fond of Thespian Society), Guy Heavystone, Percy Gaggington, Ding (Mr. Highseigh's servant), Polly Prattleton, Minnie Maggs (a walking lady), Georgina Meredith, and Amanda Montmorene.
Songs incorporated into the story included: 'Over the Hills' (sung by Rose Clifford), 'Who'll Buy my Roses' (Ada Walker), 'Lover's and Friends' (Lorrie St George) and 'The Irish Girl' and 'Come Back' by Martin Hagan.
Notes
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The character roles of Guy Heavystone was to be played by a leading old man, Percy Gaggington by a low comedian, Polly Prattleton by a soubrette, Georgina Meredith by a 'premiere danseuse' and Amanda Montmorene by a leading lady.
Production Details
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1888: Academy of Music (Syd); 19-31 May [11 pfms]
- Manager George Dean and Duncan McCallum; Lessee F. E. Hiscocks and Rose Clifford (sub-lessee); Music Director Joe Somers.
- Troupe: Rose Clifford's Bohemian Musical Comedy Company.
- Cast incl. Rose Clifford (Polly Prattleton), Ada Walker (Amanda Montmorenci), Lorrie St George [Mrs Alf. M. Hazlewood] (Georgina Meredith, a prima donna), C. M. Berkely (Arthur Highseigh), Martyn Hagan (Harry Jagginton), Harry Cremar (Doddles), Harry Power (Ding), Tilly Blake, Ettie Crowcher, Amy Olive, Miss E. Sydney, George Dean, Alf. M. Hazlewood, Edward Lawler, Ralph Steele, E. Sainton, Johnny Cowan.
Works about this Work
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Academy of Music
1888
single work
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 21 May 1888; (p. 9)
— Review of High Jinks 1888 single work musical theatre -
Casino
1888
single work
column
— Appears in: The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate , 5 May vol. 13 no. 35 1888; (p. 4)A paragraph included in the report from The Northern Star's Casino correspondent informs that: 'Miss Rose Clifford's Bohemian Musical Comedy visited Casino and played three nights in succession in the School of Arts during the show week. High Jinks and Little Jack Sheppard brought large crowds of people together and were much appreciated.'
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Comedy Company
1888
single work
review
— Appears in: The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate , 21 April vol. 13 no. 31 1888; (p. 2)
— Review of High Jinks 1888 single work musical theatre Brief review of Miss Rose Clifford's Bohemian and Musical Company's successful performances at the Albert Theatre, Lismore of High Jinks on 17 April 1888 and Idle Apprentice on 18 April 1888. -
Albert Theatre, Lismore : High Jinks &c.
1888
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate , 18 April vol. 13 no. 30 1888; (p. 3) Advertisement for performances at the Albert Theatre, Lismore to include High Jinks on 17 April 1888 and The Idle Apprentice on 18 April 1888. -
High Jinks
1888
single work
review
— Appears in: The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate , 18 April vol. 13 no. 30 1888; (p. 2)
— Review of High Jinks 1888 single work musical theatre Review of the Bohemian Musical Comedy's production of Lance Lenton's High Jinks performed at the Albert Theatre, Lismore on 16 April 1888
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The Bohemian Musical Comedy Company
1888
single work
review
— Appears in: The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate , 11 April vol. 13 no. 28 1888; (p. 2)
— Review of High Jinks 1888 single work musical theatre -
High Jinks
1888
single work
review
— Appears in: The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate , 18 April vol. 13 no. 30 1888; (p. 2)
— Review of High Jinks 1888 single work musical theatre Review of the Bohemian Musical Comedy's production of Lance Lenton's High Jinks performed at the Albert Theatre, Lismore on 16 April 1888 -
Comedy Company
1888
single work
review
— Appears in: The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate , 21 April vol. 13 no. 31 1888; (p. 2)
— Review of High Jinks 1888 single work musical theatre Brief review of Miss Rose Clifford's Bohemian and Musical Company's successful performances at the Albert Theatre, Lismore of High Jinks on 17 April 1888 and Idle Apprentice on 18 April 1888. -
Academy of Music
1888
single work
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 21 May 1888; (p. 9)
— Review of High Jinks 1888 single work musical theatre -
Albert Theatre, Lismore : High Jinks
1888
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate , 11 April vol. 13 no. 28 1888; (p. 3) The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate , 14 April vol. 13 no. 29 1888; (p. 3)Advertisement for: Bohemian Musical Comedy Company's production of Lance Lenton's High Jinks to be performed on 16, 17 and 18 April 1888 at the Albert Theatre, Lismore.
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Albert Theatre, Lismore : High Jinks &c.
1888
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate , 18 April vol. 13 no. 30 1888; (p. 3) Advertisement for performances at the Albert Theatre, Lismore to include High Jinks on 17 April 1888 and The Idle Apprentice on 18 April 1888. -
Casino
1888
single work
column
— Appears in: The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate , 5 May vol. 13 no. 35 1888; (p. 4)A paragraph included in the report from The Northern Star's Casino correspondent informs that: 'Miss Rose Clifford's Bohemian Musical Comedy visited Casino and played three nights in succession in the School of Arts during the show week. High Jinks and Little Jack Sheppard brought large crowds of people together and were much appreciated.'
