My Mate | |
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Written by | Edmund Duggan |
Date premiered | 1911 |
Original language | English |
Genre | Melodrama |
My Mate, or a Bush Love Story is an Australian play by Edmund Duggan which was first produced in 1911.
Nellie Moreland returns to her family's farm after being away at school in Sydney for half a dozen years. Two best friends are in love with her, Jack Melton and Jim Fernleigh, as well as the villainous Ralph Seymour. Jim declares his love for Nellie but she tells him he will only ever be like a brother to her – her heart belongs to Jack. This causes trouble between Jack and Jim. Ralph kidnaps Nellie and Jack comes to her rescue; Ralph is about to stab Jack dead with a knife but Jim shoots Ralph dead. Jim is arrested for murder, but eventually escapes from gaol. The Moreland family are in financial crisis because of the evil Cashman, who holds a bill of sale over the property, but Jim rides a horse to victory in Melbourne and the family's fortunes are restored. Comic relief is provided by Dolf Darling. [1]
The play was first produced at Kings Theatre in Melbourne under the management of Duggan's brother-in-law, William Anderson with a cast that included Duggan, Bailey and Roy Redgrave. [2] It featured readings from Adam Lindsay Gordon, of whom Duggan was a great admirer [3]
The play did not enjoy the same popularity earned by Duggan's collaborations with Bert Bailey, such as On Our Selection (1912). However it still toured around Australia [4] and was revived several times, including productions in 1915, 1919 and 1925 [5]
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