The Missing Partner
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| The Missing Partner | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Edward Irham Cole |
| Directed by | Edward Irham Cole |
| Date premiered | January 20, 1904 |
| Place premiered | Sydney |
| Original language | English |
The Missing Partner, or the Swagman is a 1904 Australian play by Edward Irham Cole.[1] The play was set in the world of mining.
The play was part of the Australian "bushranging play" boom of the 1900s.[2]
It debuted in 1904[3] and was revived several times by Cole including seasons in 1906[4] and 1907.[5] Cole usually played the lead character, called "The Unknown".[6]
The Sydney Morning Herald said "The piece is interesting and exciting, with a strong vein of humour running through it."[7]
One review said "it gives a vivid insight into mining life in Australia. The principal characters were well interpreted by Misses Linden and Cole, and Messrs. Cole, Ayr, and Phillips. The mounting was adequate, and Mr. Gray's orchestra supplied some spirited music."[8]