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Little Bo-Peep single work   musical theatre   pantomime   fantasy  
Issue Details: First known date: 1922... 1922 Little Bo-Peep
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

Told in 'twenty scenes of sensation and splendor,' this version of Little Bo-Peep concerns the disappearance of her sheep, and their eventual discovery in spite of the evil machinations of King Spider. Featured specialty acts and scenes included 'Hunter and Bon in the Enchanted Castle,' 'The Magic Clock,' 'King Highty's Village,' 'The Astonishing Mushrooms,' 'The Swinging Demons,' 'Radio Land' and 'Maud, the Widow's Comical Cow.'

[Source: Australian Variety Theatre Archive]

Production Details

  • 1922: Grand Opera House (Syd); 20 December 1922 - 9 February 1923

    • Director Dan Thomas; Producer George Marlow; Scenic Art Alfred Clint, George Clint and Ed Lake; Costumes Mrs Edwards; Choreography Rose Massey.
    • Cast incl. Dan Thomas (Dame Horner), Nell Fleming (Little Bo-Peep), Madge Bilton (Little Boy Blue), Mae Crean (Jack), Dan Weldon (King Spider), Ray Raymond, George Lloyd, Hartley Court, Molly Warren, Rene Essler, Klimo and Klifton, Hunter and Bob, Bertine Troupe.
    • A second edition of the pantomime was staged for the last week (3-9 Feb.).

    1923: His Majesty's Theatre (Bris); 17 February - 3 March

    • Cast and production mostly as for previous Sydney season.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: 1922
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Works about this Work

'Little Bo-Peep' 1923 single work review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 19 February no. 20305 1923; (p. 8)
— Review of Little Bo-Peep A. E. Martin , 1922 single work musical theatre
'Little Bo-Peep' 1922 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 21 December no. 26509 1922; (p. 10)
— Review of Little Bo-Peep A. E. Martin , 1922 single work musical theatre
'Little Bo-Peep' 1922 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 21 December no. 26509 1922; (p. 10)
— Review of Little Bo-Peep A. E. Martin , 1922 single work musical theatre
'Little Bo-Peep' 1923 single work review
— Appears in: The Brisbane Courier , 19 February no. 20305 1923; (p. 8)
— Review of Little Bo-Peep A. E. Martin , 1922 single work musical theatre
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