Summary
Note: This object includes cultural stereotypes. Such representations are not condoned by Museums Victoria which considers them to be racist. Historical distance and context do not excuse or erase this fact.
Theatre programme for a production of 'Who'll Come A-Waltzing?', J.C.Williamson Theatres Ltd at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, season commencing 22 May, 1963. It had commenced its run at St Martins Theatre, Melbourne and in July went on to play at Sydney's Theatre Royal. The Australian comedy play was written by Peggy Caine, directed by Raymond Westwell and starred Marion Johns and Campbell Copelin as Marcia and James. The plot involves the story of an English family who migrate to Australia from England and the effect the 'Australian way of life' has on them. It is set in Potts Point in Sydney, New South Wales.
Physical Description
20 page (including cover) A5 size programme with brown and white cover with black printed title. Advertisement for Benson and Hedges cigarettes on rear cover.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Collected from Mr Michael Reason, 14 Dec 2014
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Presented By
J.C. Williamson, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 23 May 1963
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Place Named
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Inscriptions
Front cover: 'WHO'LL/ COME/ A-WALT-/ZING?'/COMEDY THEATRE'
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Overall Dimensions - Closed
140 mm (Width), 215 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Theatre, Performing Arts, Comedy, Actors, Australian, National Identity, English Immigration, British Immigration, Cultural Stereotypes
