The Bunyip (musical)
| The Bunyip | |
|---|---|
| The enchantment of fairy princess Wattle Blossom | |
Queenie Paul dressed as principal boy 'Jack' | |
| Music | Herbert De Pinna Vince Courtney Fred Monument Marsh Little James Kendis |
| Lyrics | Herbert De Pinna Vince Courtney Fred Monument Marsh Little James Kendis |
| Basis | Original Australiana by Ella Airlie |
| Productions | 1916 Adelaide 1917 Sydney 1917 Melbourne 1918 Brisbane 1920 Perth 1922 Adelaide 1924 Melbourne 1924 Sydney |
The Bunyip, also known by the longer title The Enchantment of Fairy Princess Wattle Blossom, was written by Ella Palzier Campbell (aka Ella Airlie). The pantomime was a highly successful musical comedy that toured Australia for a decade within Fuller Brothers theatre circuit. The show was produced by Sydney entrepreneur Nat Philips. The premiere of the show ran for at least 97 performances and was revived several times over the following decade.