For King and Empire
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Written byEdward Irham Cole
Directed byEdward Irham Cole
Date premieredApril 28, 1906[1]
Place premieredHaymarket Hippodrome, Sydney
| For King and Empire | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Edward Irham Cole |
| Directed by | Edward Irham Cole |
| Date premiered | April 28, 1906[1] |
| Place premiered | Haymarket Hippodrome, Sydney |
| Original language | English |
For King and Empire is a 1906 Australian play by Edward Irham Cole although several scenes and incidents were suggested by Edward William O'Sullivan.[2]
The play was performed by Cole's Bohemian Dramatic Company.
It was a "military drama" set in the future "which deals with a European war, in which England and America, with the assistance of Australia are engaged against Russia and Germany."[3]
The Evening News said "The piece is well staged, and well played, and had a very good reception."[4] It appears the play drew strong crowds.[5]
The play is not to be confused with For King and Empire a Boer War drama performed by Bohemian Dramatic Company.[6]
The play was successfully revived in 1914.[7]