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1844 Australian play From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hibernian Father is a 1844 Australian play. It is reportedly the first Australian written play professionally performed in Sydney.[2][3] It has been called the "first made in Australia play".[4]
The Hiberian Father | |
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Written by | Edward Geoghegan |
Date premiered | 6 May 1844[1] |
Place premiered | Sydney |
Original language | English |
Genre | melodrama |
The author was reportedly Edward Geoghegan.[5][6][7][8][9]
The playwright was accused of plagiarism of the Irish play The Warden of Galway by the Sydney Morning Herald. These accusations were refuted.[10][11]
The play was written as a vehicle for Frances Nesbit.[12] It was popular and was performed a number of times.[13]
Everyones said "It possessed great merit in dialogue and construction, and proved the author to understand the requirements of a playwright. The Hibernian Father was acted several times, and always met with the approbation of large audiences. "[4]
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