The Stripper (novel)
| Author | Carter Brown |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Al Wheeler |
| Genre | crime |
| Set in | Pine City |
| Publisher | Horwtiz |
Publication date | 1961 |
| Publication place | Australia |
The Stripper is a 1961 Australian novel by Carter Brown which was adapted into a musical.[1][2]
The plot involves Al Wheeler called to a hotel where a young woman, Patty Keller is on the ledge of the fifteenth floor. She decides to come in but then collapses and falls to her death.
The Age said it "was as good as most yarns of this kind originating overseas."[3]
Musical
| The Stripper | |
|---|---|
| Music | Richard Hartley |
| Lyrics | Richard O'Brien |
| Book | Cater Brown |
| Premiere | 1982: Sydney |
The novel was turned into a 1982 stage musical with lyrics by Richard O'Brien and music by Richard Hartley.[4] It premiered at the Sydney Theatre Company directed by Brian Thomson.[5][6]
A cast album was released.[7]
The musical was revived in London in 2009 and 2016.[8][9]
References
- ^ Richard Waterhouse, 'Yates, Alan Geoffrey (1923–1985)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/yates-alan-geoffrey-15658/text26853, published first in hardcopy 2012, accessed online 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Author Carter Brown dies". The Canberra Times. Vol. 59, no. 18, 117. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 7 May 1985. p. 1. Retrieved 10 February 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Lee, Simon (2 August 1961). "Crime corner". The Age. p. 12.
- ^ "THEATRE TIMES Parlor "Stripper"". The Australian Jewish Times. Vol. 89, no. 47. New South Wales, Australia. 19 August 1982. p. 17. Retrieved 10 February 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ The Stripper at Rocky Music
- ^ "LIFE STYLE". The Canberra Times. Vol. 57, no. 17, 149. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 10 September 1982. p. 13. Retrieved 10 February 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Cast album at Dicogs
- ^ Review of 2016 production at The Guardian
- ^ Review of 2016 London production at Variety