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SHOWYEARAUTHORCOMPANYVENUEDIRECTORSTARFIRST DATEGENRENOTES
The Dandies1914New English Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne TheatreEdward BranscombeDorothy Manning, Tess Byrne, Florence Henderson, Arthur Mack, Tenn Miller, Harry Graham, Harry Walton (Character Comedian), Fred. Monument, Ben
Calvert, Herbert Walton, Arthur Mack, Tessa Byrne.
1-8 Jan. 1914Theatrical
The Red Dandies: Claude Dampier (Comedian), Irene Vere (Ragtime Singer), Mona Thomas (Soprano), Gywnne Dallas (Contralto), Ida. Newton (Humorous Items), Cyril Connolly (violin), Oliver Peacock (Tenor), John Wellby (Baritone), Harry Borradale (Light Comedian), Leonard Griffiths (Piano).1914English Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne TheatreEdward BranscombeTheatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre13-19 Feb. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre14-20 Aug. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre16-22 Jan. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre20-26 Feb. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre21-27 Aug. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre23-29 Jan. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre24-30 Apr, 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre25 Sep.-1 Oct. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre27 Feb.-5 Mar. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre30 Jan.-5 Feb. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre8-13 Aug. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1914Original Cremorne Theatre9-15 Oct. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: "A Morning Rehearsal", "Bobby's Banjo", "Beautiful Girlie Girls", "Ragtime Melodies".1914Original Cremorne Theatre9-15 Jan. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: (reappearance of Irene Vere after Illness).1914Original Cremorne Theatre4-10 Sep. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: [program for the last 3 nights of season was by Request]1914Original Cremorne Theatre1-5 May 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: a character sketch entitled "The Island of Walla Wallo"1914Original Cremorne Theatre18-24 Sep. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: a Swaney River Scena entitled "Darktov,rn To-night".1914Original Cremorne Theatre2-8 Oct. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: Burlesque on the T
Belmont Express
1914Original Cremorne Theatre17-23 Apr. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: first appearance of Kitty Morton.1914Original Cremorne Theatre11-16 Apr. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: Grand Military Night1914Original Cremorne Theatre17-Dec-1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: monologue by Harry Borradalc called "Kaiser Bill"1914Original Cremorne Theatre11-17 Sep, 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: patriotic recitations by Harry Borradale.1914Original Cremorne Theatre28 Aug.-3 Sep. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: the burlesque Petty Sessions, The Gladiator, Arguments.1914Original Cremorne Theatre6-12 Feb. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: the Tango Dance (reappearance of ball-room version)1914Original Cremorne Theatre3-9 Apr. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville: the Tango Dance (stage version)1914Original Cremorne Theatre20 Mar.-2. Apr. 1914Theatrical
Vaudeville1915Original Cremorne TheatreGeorgie Martin and Walter George.14-20 Aug. 1915Theatrical
Vaudeville: "Mary Carew" (Dancing Trio), the finaleiTI Were King", George Martin, Walter George, Arthur Riscoe, Harry de Robeck, the burlesque of "On Our Selection" entitled "Way in the Back Blocks".1915Original Cremorne TheatreGeorgie Martin and Walter George.21-27 Aug. 1915Theatrical
Vaudeville: humorous item entitled "The Military Man"' two burlesques called "That's How It's Done" and "Photography".1915Original Cremorne TheatreGeorgie Martin and Walter George.28 Aug.-3 Sep, 1915Theatrical
A Night at the Dandies (To aid the funds of the French Red Cross Society)1916Original Cremorne Theatre29-Mar-1916Theatrical
Orange Dandies: Initial program includes operatic selections from Morrie England, a farce "The Operatic Restaurant", and the burlesque "Invitations Out" [Dorothy Manning (soprano), Linda Bradford (contralto), Dorothy Stewart (soubrette), Ada Belfield (comedienne), Roland Henry (comedian), Adnrew Pace (tenor), Harold Bruce (light comedian and dancer), George Chant (basso), Harry Graham (comedian), Flockton Foster (monologist and producer), George Brook (baritone), and Edward Cahill (pianist)]1916Original Cremorne Theatre12-16 Aug. 1916Theatrical
Vaudeville: "A Burlesque Musical Restaurant". [Includes the first appearance of Eva Webber]1916Original Cremorne Theatre7-13 Dec. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a burlesque on Public Servants and a skit on the Driver and passengers of a London 'Bus.1916Original Cremorne Theatre12-18 Oct. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a character scena "Mr Goldberg's Band" and "The Squire's Birthday".1916Original Cremorne Theatre16-22 Nov. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a comedy sketches called "Then and Now" and "A Seaside Courtship".1916Original Cremorne Theatre5-11 Oct. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a polyglot burlesque "Invitations Out", and a Ragtime scena.1916Original Cremorne Theatre9-15 Nov. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a revue called "Seaside Incidents".1916Original Cremorne Theatre2-8 Nov. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a school burlesque, and the burlesque "The Pirate's Return".1916Original Cremorne Theatre14-20 Dec.. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: an ensemble "The Military Girls", and a comic sketch "Who'll Shut the Door?"1916Original Cremorne Theatre19-25 Oct. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Christmas Carols, and an organ obligato by Mr. J.N. McCallum.1916Original Cremorne Theatre J.N. McCallum21-27 Dec. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the burlesque "A Pirate's Return", a Grotesque vocal quintette entitled "Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly'?", and operatic selections from The Bohemia Girl.1916Original Cremorne Theatre28 Sep.-4 Oct. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the burlesque "An Operatic Nightmare".1916Original Cremorne Theatre14-20 Sep. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the burlesque "Play the Game" and an ensemble "Who'll Play Puss in the Corner?"1916Original Cremorne Theatre21-27 Sep. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the burlesque "Shakespeare Mad" and operatic selections from Faust.1916Original Cremorne Theatre17-23 Aug. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the burlesque "The Mummy" and a country scena entitled "The Young Squire".1916Original Cremorne Theatre24-30 Aug. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the burlesque "The Noble Order of Bad Lads", Coon Songs, and Gems from Famous Operas.1916Original Cremorne Theatre31 Aug.-6 Sep. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the burlesque "The Registrar", and The "Burlesque of Classic Drama.1916Original Cremorne Theatre26 Oct.-1 Nov.
1916 .
Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the new Polyglot Burlesque in 3 tabloids: 1. Football; 2. Fishing; 3. Racing.1916Original Cremorne Theatre7-13 Sep. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the topical item "Down by the Kool-a-loo", and the burlesque "A Dream of Covent Garden".1916Original Cremorne Theatre23-29 Nov. 1916Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the topical item "The Socialistic Orator".1916Original Cremorne Theatre1-6 Dec. 1916Vaudeville
Change of Program1917Original Cremorne Theatre10-16 Aug. 1917Theatrical
Courtiers' Vaudeville: a New Artist—Nesta Barry (Dramatic Soprano). The bill includes "An Italian Reminiscence".1917Original Cremorne Theatre21-27 Dec. 1917Theatrical
Courtiers' Vaudeville: A patriotic ensemble with the national anthems and costumes of the Allies.1917Original Cremorne Theatre5-11 Oct. 1917Theatrical
Courtiers' Vaudeville: An Eastern Seena called "The Dusty Caravan", Borradale recited "The Day" and "Christmas Bells", and The "Potted Concert Party".1917Original Cremorne Theatre28 Sep.-4 Oct. 1917Theatrical
Courtiers' Vaudeville: An Irish Scena.1917Original Cremorne Theatre28 Dec. 1917-3 Jan. 1918Theatrical
Vaudeville: "A Country Scena".1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre1-7 Mar. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: "A Japanese Episode".1917Original Cremorne Theatre16-22 Nov. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: "A Motor Car Burlesque".1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre22-28 Feb. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: "Burlesque of A London 'Bus"1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre30 Mar.-5 Apr. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: "The Welsh Porter", Harry Borrodale's Humorous Monologues, and a Patriotic Tableaux of the Allies.1917Original Cremorne Theatre
4-8 May 1917
Vaudeville
Vaudeville: A Chinese Scena, the "Potted Concert Party", Leslie Homes stories about his friend Mr. Dooley, Borradale recited an incident from the American Civil War, and a Burlesque of Melodrama.1917Original Cremorne Theatre31 Aug.-6 Sep. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a Demonstration of the Apache Dance, "L'Amour De L.' Apache", an Eastern Scena "In China Town".1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre14-19 Apr. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a dutch ensemble and a concerted number called Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?". For St. George's Day (23 Apr.) they introduced an evening of old English melodies. They made Anzac Day (25 Apr.) a Grand Military Night.1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre20-26 Apr. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a Dutch Scena, a Lancashire Burlesque, Holmes Told of The Adventures of 'Four Fingers and a Thumb'.1917Original Cremorne Theatre30 Nov.-6 Dec. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: A farce "A Hundred To One Chance"1917Original Cremorne Theatre12-18 Oct. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a Humorous Demonstration "How To Write A Play" By Ivy Davis and Courtney Ford.1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre18-24 Jan. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a Japanese Mise En Scene Called "The Geisha Girl".
fLottie Sargent (Soubrefte) is the new performer)
1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre23-29 Mar. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: A monologue called "The Amateur Rider"1917Original Cremorne Theatre7-13 Dec. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: A New Artist—Ira Love (Lyric Soprano And Dancer) And Nesta Barry (Dramatic Soprano). The Bill Includes A Chinese Scena, Monologues Entitled "Jim Bludso" and "Pierrot and Pierrette".1917Original Cremorne Theatre14-20 Dec. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: A One-Act play called The Awakening, The "Potted Concert Party", Borradale described the perils of entertaining a lady at dinner, and songs and dances from Ireland.1917Original Cremorne Theatre14-20 Sep. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: an Egyptian Seena and a patriotic ensemble.1917Original Cremorne Theatre27 Apr.-3 May 1917 Vaudeville
Vaudeville: An Irish Program for St. Patrick's Day. [New performers include Mrs. S.B. Harris (Soprano), Arthur Crane (Baritone), and Philip _Hardman (Pianist)]1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre17-22 Mar. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: An Italian Scena, The "Potted Concert Party", and Borradale recited the poem "The Game of Life" and Selections From Shakespeare.1917Original Cremorne Theatre7-13 Sep. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Borradale and Edwards described the different styles of ladies from New York, Griffith and Parkes modelled the latest fashions, "A Hundred To One Chance", and a "Potted Version of Shakespeare's Plays In Song"1917Original Cremorne Theatre19-25 Oct. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Burlesque on grand opera, a nautical scena, the "Potted Concert Party", and The Awakening.1917Original Cremorne Theatre21-27 Sep. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Comic Turns By Andrew Pace, Roland Henry, and Harry Graham.1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre2-31 Jan. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: George Edwards Comedy in Story, Song And Monologue, the "Potted Concert Party", and a One-Act Farce.1917Original Cremorne Theatre24-30 Aug. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Gorge Edwards and Rosie Parkes in monologue, story, and song.1917Original Cremorne Theatre4-9 Aug_ 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Humorous Sketch "The Welsh Railway Porter".1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre1-7 Feb. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Leslie Holmes (Comedian), George Edwards (Comedian), Harry BorTadale (Comedian), Rozalie Lyons, Madge Griffith, Violet Silvester, Linda Dale (Dancing Comedienne), Rosie Parkes (Comedienne), Maggie Foster (Violinist), Sydney Mannering (Tenor and Producer), Colin Crane (Baritone), Henri Penn (Accompanist) and a Ladies' Orchestra.1917The CourtiersOriginal Cremorne TheatreVaudeville
Vaudeville: One-Act farce with Rosie Parkes, the "Potted Concert Party", George Edwards., and Harry Borradale, Leslie Holmes demonstrated ridiculous mannerisms, story told by George Edwards about the life of a leper.1917Original Cremorne Theatre17-23 Aug. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Operatic Excerpts From Faust, A Recitation of "Little Boy's Lament", and a Comic Sketch "Shakespeare Mad" (first appearance ofGracie Dorran).1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre15-21 Feb. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Operatic Excerpts From Lucia Di Lammermoor, "Twisted Nursery Rhymes", And "Sports".1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre8-14 Feb. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: operatic selections from carmen, and Humorous Sketches called "The Department Store" and "Knocking '1_,' Out of Kelly".1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre7-12 Apr. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Roland Henry and Andrew Pace's Operatic Burlesque.1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre1-17 Jan, 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Roland Henry's Serrnonette On "Spring" and comic turns by Andrew Pace and Harry Grahant1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre4-10 Jan. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: The Burlesque of "The Musical Restaurant". [Benefit on 14 Mar. to the Imperial Service Institute]1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre8-16 Mar, 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: The Ensemble "By The Sea", and The Burlesque "On A 'Bus"1917Dandies Costume Comedy CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre28 Dec. 1916-3 Jan. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: The Farce "The Dinkurn School", a burlesque drama, "Fun in a Tea Shop".1917Original Cremorne Theatre23-29 Nov. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the first appearance of Elsa May (Sings At The Piano) and Arthur Hernsley (Comedian And Dancer). Program Features "Fun In A Music Shop".1917Original Cremorne Theatre2-8 Nov. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: The rarce "The Embarrassed Butler".1917Original Cremorne Theatre1 26 Oct.-1 Nov. 1917Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Violet Silvester's Song-Story About Two Captive Monkeys, Borradale's Musical Monologue.1917Original Cremorne Theatre9-15 Nov. 1917Vaudeville
Hugh Fluxham's Serenaders. Company includes Edith Huxham (Comedienne and Dramatic Soprano), Pop Batterbury (Monologist and Impersonator), Pearlie Mckenzie (Singing Soubrette), Olive Seddon (Contralto), Kitty Morton (Singing Soubrette and Dancer), Hugh Hu ham (Tenor And Light Comedian). Fred Heraud (Baritone Soloist), Sydney Hollister (Comedian), Dan Welson (Basso Cantante and Character Comedian), Les Richmond (Musical Director), Bert Munyard (Drum Soloist and Xylophone Expert), Reg, Harrison (Comedian and Dame Impersonator). Includes Pop Batterbury in Military Songs and Patriotic Recitations.1918Original Cremorne Theatre10-15 Aug. 1918TheatricalJohn N. McCallum Reopend The Cremorne On 10 August 1918
Jack's Great Fun Night (in aid of Jack's Day Funds): Serenaders regular bill plus the program includes the auctioning of an autographed Union Jack and performances by local artists such as Arthur Crane (Baritone), Geo. Webster (Comedian), Brisbane Concert Band, Anzac Welcome Home Choirs from the leading business houses, and the Tableaux entitled "Spring" ('comprising 30 of Brisbane 's beauties')1918Original Cremorne Theatre19-Dec-1918Theatrical
Vaudeville: -A Scene In Gipsyland", a sketch entitled "The Himt"1918Original Cremorne Theatre8-14 Feb. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: "Glimpses Of Hawaii"1918Original Cremorne Theatre11-17 Apr. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: "Humorous Episodes Of English Rural Life", "A Dose Of Humour" orescribed by Leslie Holmes1918Original Cremorne Theatre22-27 Mar. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: "Shakespeare Modernised"1918Original Cremorne Theatre18-24 Jan. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: "The Whole Damrn Family" Laughable Specialty), "Circus Day In Dixie" (Burlesque on a Travelling Circus).1918Original Cremorne Theatre23-29 Aug. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: "Three Babes In The Park", a character sketch called "When The Weaker Sex Are Stronger", And The Dutch Scena "Tulip Time In Holland"1918Original Cremorne Theatre28 Mar.-3 Apr. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a burlesque on H.M.S. Pinafore entitied
'H.E.R. Petticoat', operatic selections from Gounod's Faust.
1918Original Cremorne Theatre13-19 Dec. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: A Humorous Scena called "The Soft Drink Shop", a Burlesque Called "An Up Country Court House", and the Novelty Rag called "The Chine Chinee Rag"1918Original Cremorne Theatre16-22 Aug. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a Japanese Scena, "Pierrot And Pierrette A La Americaine", Voice Trial1918Original Cremorne Theatre8-14 Mar. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: a Scottish Scena, a recitation of "Amateur Rider".1918Original Cremorne Theatre18-24 Apr. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: an artistic sScena "In Toyland"1918Original Cremorne Theatre1-7 Mar. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: an Eastern Scena entitled "Asia Minor", Kitty Morton in an Eastern Dance, a Keystone Burlesque entitled "Stop Thief' (' introducing a Keystone chase').1918Original Cremorne Theatre11-17 Oct. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: an Eastern Scena, I Tarry Borradale presented the Duke of Clarence's Dream Speech From Richard M.1918Original Cremorne Theatre9-15 May 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: an Irish Scena1918Original Cremorne Theatre15-21 Mar. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: an operatic vocal quartette in "The Dream Home", an Indian Scena entitled "The Love of An Indian Squaw".1918Original Cremorne Theatre20-24 Dec. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Borradale's Tale of a Despised Cowboy, the first-half finale "Off We Go To The Courtiers", and A Nautical Scena1918Original Cremorne Theatre4-10 Jan. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Cast of John McCallum s Courtiers includes Linda Dale, Ira Love, Madge Griffith, Colin Crane, Leslie Holmes, Elso May, Harry Borradale, Violet Silvester, Maggie Foster, and Sydney Mannering. ,1918Original Cremorne Theatre28 Dec,1917-3 Jan. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: first appearance of Connie Milne (Soubrette) And Joseph Brennan (Comedian). Items Include "Domestic Bliss(?)".1918Original Cremorne Theatre25 Apr.-1 May 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Gounod's "Ave Maria", the Hornorous Sketch "The Village School", the Topical Song "Who Smashed Bill Kaiser?", Artistic Dancing By Kitty Morton In "As Long As The River Nile Flows On" And "Samoa", Miss Pop Batterbury's monologue "My Mate".1918Original Cremorne Theatre15-21 Nov. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Humorous item "We Have Got Some Presents" (gifts were distributed amongst the audience), Sydney Hollister's Hawaiian Burlesque "A La Muriel Starr", and the "Doll Maker's Dream" Scena.1918Original Cremorne Theatre30 Aug.-5 Sep. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Humorous Scena "At the Farmers' Ball", Humorous Sketch called "The Collar Stud".1918Original Cremorne Theatre13-19 Sep. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Humorous Scena "Kidstakes Junction", a scene from II Trovatore, a humorous novelty item called "Marriage On A Bicycle", and the monologue of "The Kid".1918Original Cremorne Theatre6-12 Sep. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: in Toyland". On 30 May the Federal Band played "Memories Of Britain" during interval and Master J. Dauth, a 15 year old tenor horn soloist played "She Wore A Wreath Of Roses"1918Original Cremorne Theatre30 May-5 June 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Joseph Brennan's Comedy Studies, including an impersonation in dumb show. close of season on Monday 10 June—the program was composed of request items.1918Original Cremorne Theatre6-10 June 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Mr. Hemsley And Miss May Depicting Interludes From The Days When The Women Rule The World And Witty Parodies Containing Personal Remarks About The Rest Of The Company1918Original Cremorne Theatre11-17 Jan, 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Operatic Scena "Life in a Gipsy's Camp", the Humorous Specialty "At the Moving Picture Show", and the Specialty item "Give Me a Tinkle on the Telephone".1918Original Cremorne Theatre22-27 Nov. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Operatic Selections from II Trovatore, Rag Novelty called "The Scarecrow Rag", a specialty item called "What You've Never Had You Never Miss", a Humorous Scena entitled "A Day At Sea on the S.S. Pitch and Toss".1918Original Cremorne Theatre27 Sep.-3 Oct. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: Potted Pantomime "Babes in the Wood".1918Original Cremorne Theatre26 Dec. 1918-1 Jan. 1919Vaudeville
Vaudeville: selections from Dorothy, a burlesque called "Squire Badlot".1918Original Cremorne Theatre6-12 Dec. 1918 Vaudeville
Vaudeville: selections from Dorothy, a comic sketch — entitled "A Travelling Tent Show", a scena entitled "My Little Chinnee Girl in China".[early change of program owing to Jack's Day celebrations)1918Original Cremorne Theatre28 Nov.-5 Dec. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: selections from Fausi, and a feature "Joan Of Arc".1918Original Cremorne Theatre16-22 May 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: skits called "The Family at the Seaside" and "At A Football Match"1918Original Cremorne Theatre4-10 Apr. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the "Nigger Minstrel Troupe" (A Revival Of The Christy Minstrels), an Eastern Scena1918Original Cremorne Theatre1-7 Feb. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: The Bells Of St. Mary's", Madge Griffith and Leslie Holmes will perform a sketch entitled "A Terrible Mix-Up", a Nautical Scena.1918Original Cremorne Theatre2-8 May 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the comic sketch "After The Show"1918Original Cremorne Theatre22-28 Feb. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the Drum Major leading the specially trained Courtier band (Using 8 Drums), "The Wedding Of Mandy", Borradale's Monologue "An Old Sweetheart Of Mine"1918Original Cremorne Theatre5-21 Feb. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the Eastern Scena "In Fair Japan", a Fascinating Scena called "I Love Clothes", and Humorous items entitled "The Baby Show" and "Donald, Douglas, and Dick".1918Original Cremorne Theatre20-26 Sep. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the Humorous Item "That's Howl Lost Him", the Humorous Sketch "Honeymoon Hotel".1918Original Cremorne Theatre8-14 Nov. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the humorous scena entitled "The Browns Go to the Seaside", and the humorous Finale entitled "In Grandma's Days and Now".1918Original Cremorne Theatre25-31 Oct. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the humorous sketch called "Doctor Doper", the Burlesque "How Mabel's Life Was Saved", and a Humorous Specialty entitled "The Four Chinese".1918Original Cremorne Theatre18-24 Oct. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the humorous sketch entitled "Gretna Green", and other amusing items such as "Knitting" and "Belle of the Ballad" by Edith Huxham.1918Original Cremorne Theatre4-10 Oct. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: The Locally Written Sketch The Lie Detector". On 29 May the Excelsior band played before the performance and during interval.1918Original Cremorne Theatre23-29 May 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the Musical Scena entitled "In Lantern Land", and Humorous Sketches entitled "A Back Lane Political Meeting", and "Mary's Birthday".1918Original Cremorne Theatre1-7 Nov. 1918Vaudeville
Vaudeville: the Song "Joan Of Arc", the Burlesque "Keystone Policemen" (written and produced by Arthur Hemsley), Harry Borradale's Monologue "The Game Of Life", A.C. Ball Performed On The Trombone [Ford Waltham (Basso) Makes His First Appearance]1918Original Cremorne Theatre25-31 Jan. 1918Vaudeville
Cathleen Ni Houlihan1928W.B. YeatsBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreRhoda FelgateDrama
Riders to the Sea1928John Millington SyngeBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara SisleyDrama
Spreading the News1928Lady GregoryBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreRhoda FelgateDrama
The Rising of the Moon1928Lady GregoryBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara SisleyDrama
Captain Brassbound's Conversion1929George Bernard ShawBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara SisleyDrama
Dear Brutus1929Sir James BarrieBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara Sisley & Rhoda FelgateDrama
Mid Channel1929Sir Arthur Wing PineroBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara SisleyDrama
At Mrs Beam's1930C.K.MunroBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreJum PendletonDrama
Christine1930Vance Palmer .           .Brisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreGeorge EatonBabette Stephens20-Nov-1930Comedy
Outward Bound1930Sutton VaneBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara SisleyDrama
Rutherford & Son1930Githa SowerbyBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreRhoda FelgateDrama
Uncle Vanya1931Anton ChekhovBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreGeorge EatonDrama
Cherry Acres1932Dorothea TobinBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreGeorge Eaton2-Sep-1932Drama
Comedy & Tragedy1932W.S. GilbertBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara SisleyDrama
Many Waters1932Monckton HoffeBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreRhoda FelgateDrama
Othello1932William ShakespeareBrisbane Shakespeare SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara Sisley17-Sep-1932Drama
The Laughing Lady1932Alfred SutroBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreRoyston MarcusDrama
The Romantic Young Lady1932Gregorio Martinez SierraBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara SisleyDrama
A Midsummer Night's Dream1933William ShakespeareBrisbane Shakespeare SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara SisleyLeo Guyatt8-Sep-1933Drama
Dick Whittington and His Cat1933Minstrel and Variety CompanyOriginal Cremorne Theatre26-Dec-1933Pantomime
Mrs Moonlight1933Benn W.LevyBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreRoyston MarcusDrama
Nine Till Six1933Aimee & Philip StuartBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara SisleyDrama
The Roof1933John GalsworthyBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreBarbara SisleyDrama
The Rose Without a Thorn1933Clifford BaxBrisbane Repertory Theatre SocietyOriginal Cremorne TheatreRhoda FelgateDrama
Temptations1940Original Cremorne Theatre3-Dec-1940Vaudeville
The Imp Eternal1940Cusko's Circus, Stalac BrothersOriginal Cremorne Theatre23-Apr-1905Revue
All Laughter Show1941Imps, Lampinos, Tai Sings, Tivoli Circuit (Australia) Pty LtdOriginal Cremorne Theatre10-Feb-1941Vaudeville
Ballyhoo1941Gardner and Kane, Kwam Brothers, Page and Nona, Tivoli Circuit (Australia) Pty LtdOriginal Cremorne Theatre22-Sep-1941Revue
Black and Blue1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre1-Dec-1941Revue
Black Velvet1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre26-Apr-1941Vaudeville
Cavalcade of Variety1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre24-Jan-1941Variety
Cinderella1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre29-Dec-1941Pantomime
Heading for Happiness1941Four Lazanders, Tivoli Circuit (Australia) Pty LtdOriginal Cremorne Theatre30-Jun-1941Vaudeville
Krazy Komics1941Arizona Girls, Cremorne Ballet, Kwam Brothers, Lamea Sisters, Tivoli Circuit (Australia) Pty LtdOriginal Cremorne Theatre22-Oct-1941Vaudeville
Laugh Town Laugh1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre7-Apr-1941Vaudeville
Miles of Smiles1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre16-Jun-1941Revue
Military Moments1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre17-Nov-1941Vaudeville
Radio Parade1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre3-Nov-1941Revue
Radio Round-up1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre14-Jul-1941Vaudeville
Rockin the Town1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre8-Sep-1941Revue
Say it with Music1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre7-Oct-1941Revue
The Hat Trick1941Sun Yet Yin Company, Navarros, Tivoli Circuit (Australia) Pty LtdOriginal Cremorne Theatre11-Aug-1941Vaudeville
The Laughter Express1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre10-Mar-1941Vaudeville
The Naughty Nineties1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre19-May-1941Vaudeville
The Second Crazy Show1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre2-Jun-1941Revue
Time of your Life1941Walton and Dorraine, Tivoli Circuit (Australia) Pty LtdOriginal Cremorne Theatre24-Feb-1941Vaudeville
We're in the Army Now1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre24-Mar-1941Vaudeville
Would You Believe It?1941Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre25-Aug-1941Vaudeville
All in Favour1942Original Cremorne Theatre12-Sep-1942Revue
Applesauce1942Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre12-Jan-1942Vaudeville
Charley's Aunt1942Brandon ThomasOriginal Cremorne Theatre28-Feb-1942Comedy Farce
Chins Up1942Original Cremorne Theatre7-Nov-1942Revue
Come on Ma Honey1942Original Cremorne Theatre26-Sep-1942Revue
Fast and Furious1942Original Cremorne Theatre29-Mar-1942Revue
Fun Fare1942Loretta TwinsOriginal Cremorne Theatre21-Nov-1942Revue
Fun Marches On1942Original Cremorne Theatre24-Oct-1942Revue
Good News Ahead1942Original Cremorne Theatre5-Dec-1942Revue
Happy Daze1942Original Cremorne Theatre9-May-1942Revue
Heaps of Fun1942Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre31-Jan-1942Revue
Keep 'em Flying1942Original Cremorne Theatre11-Apr-1942Revue
Keep 'em Laughing1942Original Cremorne Theatre6-Jun-1942Revue
Laugh it Off1942Original Cremorne Theatre10-Oct-1942Revue
Laugh Town laugh1942Original Cremorne Theatre17-Jul-1942Vaudeville
Never a Dull Moment1942Tivoli Circuit (Australia)Original Cremorne Theatre14-Feb-1942Revue
Red Hot and Blue1942Original Cremorne Theatre19-Dec-1942Revue
Red, White and Beautiful1942Original Cremorne Theatre15-Aug-1942Revue
Ridin' High1942Original Cremorne Theatre29-Aug-1942Revue
Rise and Shine1942Three ChefsOriginal Cremorne Theatre23-May-1942Revue
Smile Darn Ya Smile1942Original Cremorne Theatre4-Jul-1942Vaudeville
Swingin Along1942ErnestosOriginal Cremorne Theatre1-Aug-1942Vaudeville
The Laugh Parade1942Original Cremorne Theatre27-Apr-1942Revue
The Laugh Round-up1942Original Cremorne Theatre14-Mar-1942Revue
Tun-Za-Fun1942Flying KelroysOriginal Cremorne Theatre20-Jun-1942Revue
All Clear1943Original Cremorne Theatre18-Dec-1943Vaudeville
All in Fun1943Original Cremorne Theatre28-Aug-1943Vaudeville
Barrel-o-Fun1943Original Cremorne Theatre8-May-1943Vaudeville
Crazy with the Heat1943Original Cremorne Theatre2-Jan-1943Revue
Flying Colours1943Original Cremorne Theatre17-Jul-1943Revue
Flying Colours1943Original Cremorne Theatre20-Nov-1943Vaudeville
Fun Time1943Original Cremorne Theatre23-Oct-1943Vaudeville
Fun Za Cookin'1943Kwam Brothers, LampinosOriginal Cremorne Theatre30-Jan-1943Revue
Funz a Poppin1943Original Cremorne Theatre4-Dec-1943Vaudeville
Keep 'em Happy1943Original Cremorne Theatre27-Mar-1943Revue
Laff Time1943Kwam BrothersOriginal Cremorne Theatre13-Feb-1943Revue
Merry-Mo-ments 1943Original Cremorne Theatre24-Apr-1943Variety
Red, Bright and New1943Original Cremorne Theatre25-Sep-1943Vaudeville
Rockin the Town1943Original Cremorne Theatre9-Oct-1943Vaudeville
Shout for Joy1943Original Cremorne Theatre5-Jun-1943Variety
Show Time1943Original Cremorne Theatre11-Sep-1943Vaudeville
Strip for Action1943Original Cremorne Theatre19-Jun-1943Revue
Talent on Parade1943Original Cremorne Theatre6-Nov-1943Vaudeville
Talk of the Town1943Clydellos, LeotardsOriginal Cremorne Theatre27-Feb-1943Revue
Target for Delight1943Original Cremorne Theatre31-Jul-1943Vaudeville
The Anniversary Show1943Original Cremorne Theatre22-May-1943Vaudeville
The Laugh Convoy1943Original Cremorne Theatre3-Jul-1943Vaudeville
The Laugh Offensive1943Original Cremorne Theatre14-Aug-1943Vaudeville
Why be Serious1943Darwinians, LeotardsOriginal Cremorne Theatre13-Mar-1943Revue
Yells and Bells1943ClydellosOriginal Cremorne Theatre16-Jan-1943Revue
A Victory Loan Revue1944Cusko's CircusOriginal Cremorne Theatre27-Apr-1905Revue
A Night Out1945Florays, Flying Kelroys, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre17-Nov-1945Revue
Anything Can Happen1945Cusko's Circus, Karinski and Vardi, Osbert Brothers, Two Bridges, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre10-Mar-1945Vaudeville
Ballyhoo1945Leotards, Weate Brothers, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre30-Jun-1945Revue
Barrel of Fun1945Earl and Fontaine, Harris Sisters, Niselle and Ilster, Ridgways, Three Ciscos, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre11-Aug-1945Vaudeville
Beat the Band1945Earl and Fontaine, Rex and Bessie, Ridgways, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre22-Sep-1945Revue
Blitz and Peaces1945Cusko's Circus, Karinski and Vardi, Two Bridges, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre24-Feb-1945Vaudeville
Dick Whittington and His Cat1945Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre15-Dec-1945Pantomime
Footlight Parade1945Lalo and Musette, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre20-Oct-1945Vaudeville
Glamourflage1945Earl and Fontaine, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre6-Oct-1945Vaudeville
Greetings1945Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre29-Dec-1945Revue
Hips Hips Hooray1945Flying Kelroys, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre21-Apr-1945Vaudeville
Laffin' Room Only1945Leotards, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre28-Jul-1945Vaudeville
Mirth Quake1945Patillo and Santos, Florays, Flying Kelroys, Vernon and Corleita, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre1-Dec-1945Vaudeville
On Stage Please1945Boogie Woogie Kids, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre3-Nov-1945Vaudeville
Shout for Joy1945Musical Macs, Flying Kelroys, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre Rehearsal Room7-Apr-1945Vaudeville
Shower of Stars1945Aristos, Leotards, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre14-Jul-1945Revue
Star Time1945Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre27-Jan-1945Vaudeville
Target for Delight1945Flying Kelroys, Kermond Brothers, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre5-May-1945Vaudeville
The Anniversary Show1945Two Rays, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre19-May-1945Vaudeville
The Gay Nineties1945Florays, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre2-Jun-1945Vaudeville
The Laughter Patrol1945Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre13-Jan-1945Vaudeville
The Laughter Rodeo1945Florays, Flying Kelroys, Kermond Brothers, Leotards, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre16-Jun-1945Vaudeville
United Notions1945Bridges Trio, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre24-Mar-1945Vaudeville
Variety Vanities1945Niselle and Ilster, Raymond and Roberta, Rex and Bessie, Ridgways, Three Ciscos, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre8-Sep-1945Vaudeville
Victory Revels1945Earl and Fontaine, Niselle and Ilster, Raymond and Roberta, Rex and Bessie, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre25-Aug-1945Vaudeville
Yells a Poppin1945Cusko's Circus, Karinski and Vardi, Mahoney and GeraghtyOriginal Cremorne Theatre Rehearsal Room10-Feb-1945Vaudeville
Little Nellie Kelly1949Original Cremorne Theatre2-Mar-1949Comedy, Musical
Mercenary Mary1949Original Cremorne Theatre20-Apr-1949Comedy, Musical
Sunny1949Original Cremorne Theatre27-Mar-1949Comedy, Musical
A Midsummer Night's Dream1951William ShakespeareBrisbane Arts Theatre CompanyOriginal Cremorne TheatreRhoda Felgate26-May-1951Drama
The Desert Song1952Musical and Theatre Guild of QueenslandOriginal Cremorne Theatre3-May-1952Musical, Operettalast recorded show at the Cremorne
Swords to the Rescue1965Barbara Vernon & Bec RobinsonTwelfth Night Theatre CompanyOriginal Cremorne TheatreMaureen Strugnell3-Jul-1965Children's Theatre

My full integrated database of the history of Brisbane theatrical shows, collating thousands of shows since 1847 until 2000 from various sources, including the addition of over 2,700 shows not in Ausstage, manually entered from information researched from theatre society minute books, theatrical magazines and books, program advertisements, grant submissions, government reports, Gregory Gesch, Arthur Frame, facebooks groups and web searches.

Thanks in particular to:
AusStageNational Library of Australiaabout the artistsQueensland GovernmentUniversity of Queensland Library State Library of Queensland Queensland University of Technology University of Queensland

It’s a work in progress. For recommended edits or adding omissions, please contact me with details.

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