Scrapbook on Lola Montez, 1958-1983 [manuscript]. 1958-1983.

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Scrapbook on Lola Montez, 1958-1983 [manuscript]. 1958-1983.

Copies from a scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings and programs relating to the 1958 Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust production of "Lola Montez" starring Mary Preston and subsequent productions by other companies including Miranda Theatre Group (1967), Canterbury Theatre Guild (1983) and the University of Melbourne. Also includes some cuttings relating to the 1959 television production of "Pardon Miss Westcott"

1 folio package.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7077800

Libraries Australia

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Miranda Theatre Group.

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Burke, Alan, 1922-2007.

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Playwright and director. Burke co-wrote the play "Lola Montez" which was produced by the Elizabethan Theatre Trust in 1958 and produced for television in 1959. See also "The Esso guide to the performing arts collections of the National Library of Australia" (1991), p. 52, 60, 127. From the description of Scrapbook on Lola Montez, 1958-1983 [manuscript]. 1958-1983. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225849655 ...

Brisbane Arts Theatre

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Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust

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The Trust was founded in 1954 to foster the performing arts. The Australian Opera, the Australian Ballet and the Marionette Theatre of Australia were established by the Trust. It also helped establish six regional drama companies. It acts as entrepreneur for overseas artists and companies touring Australia, and provides administrative assistance to many artistic associations and conferences. The Trust publishes a quarterly theatre magazine, The Elizabethan Trust News. From the descri...

Canterbury Theatre Guild.

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Montez, Lola, 1818-1861

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Irish dancer, actress, lecturer, writer, and political activist, Lola Montez was also known as Marie Dolores Eliza (or Elisa) Rosanna Gilbert, Maria Dolores Parris Montez, and Comtesse de Landsfeld. From the description of Lectures and correspondence of Lola Montez, 1842-1950 (inclusive), 1842-1858 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612379070 Born Marie Eliza Gilbert in Ireland, Lola Montez was an internationally-known dancer who performed in San Francisco and various mi...