Chu Chin Chow (18 Feb 1960)

 Filmed 1960. Bert Newton did the prologue. First attempt at a live production of a musical comedy in Melbourne. Shown on Thursday afternoons.

Feb 1960 show was repeated on 5 June 1960.

Cast

* Alan Eddy as Chu Chin Chow

*David Gray as Abu Hassan

*Ormonde Douglas as Abdullah

*Avril McKinnon as Maranah

Producers - Godfret Philipp and Bill Beames. Set designed - Ian McPherson. Musical arrangements - Max Goldberg.

Songs include 'I love Thee So', 'Corraline', 'Any Tune is Blessing Time'.

Production history. 

Musical debuted in London in 1916. It ran for 2,238 performances. Played in Melbourne in 1923.

Album released in Australia in 1959 see here. Performed on radio in Dec 1959 see here and Apr 1960. Did a version at Cremorne Orpheum in 1960 see here.

Age 2 June 1960

Age 18 Feb 1960