| Bib ID |
1974133 |
| Format |
Book, Online - Google Books |
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Holdings list |
| Description |
1900-1959.
1 box
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| Series |
Australian ephemera collection (PROMPT) Australian performing arts collection (PROMPT)
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| Summary |
Collection of programmes reflecting his 40 year career in the English theatre. Includes some journal articles, ephemera and filmography.
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| Biography/History |
Asche was born in Geelong, January 24, 1871. His career began in London, 1893 and by 1904 he and his actress wife Lily Brayton formed a company. In 1907 they leased His Majesty's Theatre and produced, directed and acted in many innovative interpretations of Shakespeare. He toured Australia successfully three times in 1909-1910, 1911-1912 and 1922-1924. He is best remembered as the author of the musical Chu Chin Chow which ran for five years between 1916 and 1921 modelled on Kismet where he played Hajj. He directed another successful musical the Maid of the Mountains. |
| Related Material |
Associated photographs available through the Pictures Reading Room and biographical cuttings through the Petherick Reading Room, National Library of Australia. |
| Index/Finding Aid Note |
Holdings list |
| Subjects |
Asche, Oscar, - 1871-1936. | Actors - Australia - Miscellanea. | Actors - Great Britain - Miscellanea.
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| Genre |
Theater programs | Theater programs |
| Other Authors |
Asche, Oscar, 1871-1936 | Brayton, Lily, 1876-1953 | Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton Company
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