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Centennial Hall (1888-1950) Centennial Hall (Adelaide Street between Albert and Edward Streets) opened in 1888 and was used as a skating rink. It had a flat auditorium floor making the venue suitable for dances and balls as well as seating 700 people; a further 300 could be accommodated in the gallery. The Brisbane Liedertafel used it as a music venue in the 1890s. In 1906 was turned into Wests Olympia which was a bioscope theatre that ran until 1910. From 1940 to 1941 it was known as the Comedy Theatre where, after initially presenting comic plays it became a weekly-change vaudeville venue. In wartime, it became the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom. Fire damaged the building in April 1942 and dances were suspended. In 1946 it became a dinner theatre called the Guild Cafe Theatre until closing in 1950. Source: tobysimkin.com/brisbane-theatre-history/#Centennial_Hall_...

The performance of Toad of Toad Hall once again created a sense of being transported to a place that is enchanted and magical. This timeless classic is about life on the riverbank and the adventures of its endearing characters, who drew the audience into the lives of Mole, Rat, Badger and the crazy antics of Toad. Toad is a wealthy and reckless character who leads his kind and compassionate friends from one misadventure to another in his pursuit of fun. Despite the best efforts from his friends, Toad constantly follows his latest obsession, and always with disastrous results. Toad is sentenced to prison and while he is away from his much-loved Toad Hall, the Weasels, Ferrets and Stoats plot to take over his home. When Toad is finally able to escape and regain his freedom, he discovers his enemies have taken up residence in Toad Hall. He enlists the help of his loyal friends, the -kindly Rat, the gentle Mole, and the wise Badger and they take on the task of regaining Toad Hall. Source: www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/2390474/theatre-review-t...

A children's theatre was established in Toowoomba in the early 1950's. My mother Barbara Turnbull produced some of the plays including Toad of Toad Hall.

Hm, do I see a possible example of cultural appropriation here?

Yes, though quite tame compared to many of the photos that we have from this era!

great bw. nice catch for this happy moment.

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