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| − | + | ''[[Merrie England]]'' is an English comic opera in two acts by [[Edward German]] (1862-1936)[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_German] to a libretto by [[Basil Hood]] (1864–1917)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_Hood]. | |
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| + | == The original text == | ||
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| + | It opened at the Savoy Theatre in London on 2 April 1902 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merrie_England_%28opera%29]. | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 1939: A production conducted by [[P.B. Preston]] was presented by the [[East London Choral Society]] on 7 December 1939. | ||
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| + | 1947: Staged by the [[Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society]] in 1947. | ||
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| + | 1958: Presented by [[Johannesburg Operatic and Dramatic Society]]. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merrie_England_%28opera%29 | ||
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| + | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_German | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_Hood | ||
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| + | Programme (1939 production) held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: DICKERSON, Beth]: 2009. 113. 2. 6. | ||
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| + | Programme (1958 production) held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: TUCKER, Percy]: 2001. 20. 3. 5. 203. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS I: Original SA plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS II: Foreign plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS III: Collections]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:52, 21 January 2021
Merrie England is an English comic opera in two acts by Edward German (1862-1936)[1] to a libretto by Basil Hood (1864–1917)[2].
Contents
The original text
It opened at the Savoy Theatre in London on 2 April 1902 [3].
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1939: A production conducted by P.B. Preston was presented by the East London Choral Society on 7 December 1939.
1947: Staged by the Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society in 1947.
1958: Presented by Johannesburg Operatic and Dramatic Society.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merrie_England_%28opera%29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_German
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_Hood
Programme (1939 production) held by NELM: [Collection: DICKERSON, Beth]: 2009. 113. 2. 6.
Programme (1958 production) held by NELM: [Collection: TUCKER, Percy]: 2001. 20. 3. 5. 203.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
