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THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES |
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| In Brief: | Based on the popular fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson, this entertaining children's musical follows the story of the con men who convince the Emperor to lead his royal procession without wearing any clothes. |
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Music: |
Peter Pinne |
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Lyrics: |
Peter Pinne |
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Book: |
Don Battye |
| Based on: | The fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson |
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Original Direction: |
Marie Cumisky (Director / Choreographer) Robert Gavin (Musical Director) |
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Cast Size: |
5M / 2F / Ensemble: 4-6 |
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Music Requirements: |
Piano or small group |
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Ideal For: |
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Low Budgets |
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Synopsis: |
The Emperor is vain and thinks more about his clothes and his games than he does about running the country. When the royal couturiere's latest designs don't please him, a couple of con men step in to do the job. The royal silkworms are put on overtime to make the cloth, and when the Prime Minister checks on the progress of the new wardrobe he finds the con men have produced nothing. They convince him otherwise. Not wanting to appear a fool he goes along with the pretence. The couturiere's son wants to marry the Emperor's daughter, but the Emperor will only agree if her son beats him at all his games. The son wins them all and preparations are made for the wedding. The following day the Emperor proudly leads a procession in his new clothes. It is not until a street urchin shouts that he's only wearing his underwear that the Emperor realises he's been conned. The con men are arrested and the couturiere returns back on top with some dazzling new designs for the wedding. |
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Credentials: |
N/A |
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Premiere: |
03/01/1978 - Alexander Theatre, Melbourne, VIC |
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Significant Performances: |
N/A |
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Selected Quotes: |
"... an entertaining format that presents one of the best children's stories in a contemporary soft-rock glitter style." (Laurie Landray, Listener In)
"... a light, agreeable pantomime with soft-rock accompaniment." (The Age) |
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Performance Availability: |
Available |
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Contact: |
peter.pinne@australianmusicals.com
David Spicer Productions Pty. Ltd |
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Recordings: |
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WWW.AUSTRALIANMUSICALS.COM |
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