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1 Topsy Turvy Percy St John , Delohery, St John and Holland , 1899 single work drama sketch (theatrical) humour

Farce.
1 1 Dick Whittington and His Cat; Or, The Demon Rat and the Good Fairy of the Bells Percy St John , Delohery, St John and Holland , 1899 single work musical theatre burlesque fantasy humour

Described in a preview for the 1899 Brisbane premiere as 'a capital burlesque, full of comedy business and catchy music [that] should go with a swing' (Brisbane Courier 5 June 1899, p.6).
1 1 Humpty Dumpty; Or, The Prince Dulcimar, The Princess Allfair, and the Yellow Dwarf Percy St John , Wilson and St John , Delohery, St John and Holland , 1898 single work musical theatre burlesque fantasy humour

A topical burlesque pantomime that, according to the Brisbane Courier theatre critic, introduced clever political skits and a number of pretty and catchy songs (22 May 1899, p.6).

The 1898 Alhambra Theatre production, advertised as being staged for the first time in Australia, included a patriotic tableau and the nationalistic song 'Sons of the Sea.' Another feature was the 'Sunshine Ballet,' described in the Sydney Morning Herald as a 'novel and charming specialty' (5 November 1898, p.2).

Songs known to have been incorporated into the narrative for the Brisbane season were 'Hulloa, Hulloa, Hulloa' (sung by May Marlow), 'Baby Eyes' (Daphne Rowe), 'Always on the Dream', 'The Old Brass Pocket', 'All O' Us', and 'Dear Mother England.'
1 3 Cinderella; Or, The Lover, the Lackey, and the Little Glass Slipper Percy St John , Dan Tracey , Delohery, St John and Holland , Percy St John , 1891 single work musical theatre burlesque fantasy humour
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