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The Legend of King O'Malley

Play by Bob Ellis and Michael Boddy


Summary

Play by Bob Ellis and Michael Boddy

FieldValue
nameThe Legend of King O'Malley
writerBob Ellis
Michael Boddy
charactersKing O'Malley
premiereAugust 1970
placeJane Street Theatre
orig_langEnglish
genreMusical

Michael Boddy

The Legend of King O'Malley is a 1970 Australian musical play by Bob Ellis and Michael Boddy about politician King O'Malley.

The original production was held at Jane Street Theatre in Randwick, Sydney, and starred Robyn Nevin and Kate Fitzpatrick. It was directed by John Bell and was heavily revised throughout rehearsals.

It was a big success, commercially and critically, and toured Australia. It has since been much revived. According to Ellis, the play was responsible for helping revive Australian theatre.

References

References

  1. [http://www.ausstage.edu.au/indexdrilldown.jsp?xcid=59&f_event_id=28133 Original production details] at [[AusStage]]
  2. Leslie Rees, ''Australian Drama in the 1970s'', Angus & Robertson, 1978 p 17-22
  3. [http://www.abc.net.au/gnt/profiles/Transcripts/s1130025.htm 'BOB ELLIS – A WISE OLD ROMANTIC FOOL'] ''George Negus Tonight'', 10 June 2004
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