An Aboriginal Moomba: Out of the Dark was a 1951 Australian theatrical performance.
It was presented at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne by the Australian Aboriginal League, as a contribution to the centenary of Victoria and the fiftieth jubilee of the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia. [1] [2] It was conceived by Douglas Nicholls and Bill Onus, [3] and directed by Irene Mitchell. [4]
'Part One: The Past' was a dramatic performance with movement and song of the story of Toolaba. 'Part Two: The Present' included "tableaus of progress" and performances by singers Harold Blair and Georgia Lee. [5] [6]
The cast of 40 players included 13 from Cherbourg. [4]
An Aboriginal Moomba: Out of the Dark was a 1951 Australian theatrical performance.
It was presented at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne by the Australian Aboriginal League, as a contribution to the centenary of Victoria and the fiftieth jubilee of the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia. [1] [2] It was conceived by Douglas Nicholls and Bill Onus, [3] and directed by Irene Mitchell. [4]
'Part One: The Past' was a dramatic performance with movement and song of the story of Toolaba. 'Part Two: The Present' included "tableaus of progress" and performances by singers Harold Blair and Georgia Lee. [5] [6]
The cast of 40 players included 13 from Cherbourg. [4]