Miss Harriet Gordon

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Contributor Miss Harriet Gordon
Other Names Mrs J P Hydes; Harriett Gordon
Gender Female
Functions Actor, Performer
Notes Listed as 'Queen of song', and announced to be arriving in Auckland c. July 1868. Married to J.P. Hydes. New Zealand Herald, 15 March 1869, page 4: 'It is with much regret that we notice in our obituary the death, at the early age of 32 years, of Harriet Gordon, wife of Mr J.P. Hydes. The lady, whose singing has so often delighted us upon the Auckland stage, had been suffering for a long period from a very painful illness. The funeral will take place today.' NZ Herald, 16 March 1869, page 4: 'The funeral of the late Harriet Gordon, wife of Mr. J. P. Hydes, took place yesterday morning, and was attended by most of the members of the theatrical profession in Auckland. The deceased, who was a great favorite with the public, both here and in the Australian colonies, had suffered for a very long period from a most painful complication of disorders. Miss Gordon held a very high position on the colonial stage for many years, and during her early life had earned a high reputation both in London and San Francisco. Her death, at the very early age of 32 years, will be the source of great grief to her many friends and admirers.' Evening Post, 19 March 1869, page 2: 'It is with regret that we (Southern Cross) have to chronicle the death of that well-known lady, Miss Harriett Gordon (Mrs J. P. Hydes), who expired at her residence on Karangahape Road, on the 13th inst. The deceased had been unwell for some months past, and at one time her case waa considered hopeless, but about a fortnight ago she was much better, and it was hoped that she would again charm her many frienda and admirers at no distant date. Last week, however, she suddenly became much worse, and never rallied, expiring as above. Miss Harriet Gordon was well known to the London public, even at the age of nine, as a vocalist and pianist. She earned n great reputation at the Haymarket, under the management of Mr. Buckstone, where she made her first appearance as 'London,' in the Haymarket Spring Meeting; at the Olympic, under Farren's management and at Covent Garden, during James Anderson's management. Her next success was achieved at M 'Guire's Opera House, San Francisco, and she afterwards passed through California, earning laurels throughout her progress. Her career in the colonies is well-known, having held a leading position in the drama. As a burlesque actress she was almost unrivalled. As a vocalist and musician her abilities were second to few, if any, who have ever visited this portion of the colonies, Mrs. Hydes died at the early age of 30 (sic), in the zenith of her powers and abilities, and will be long regretted, not only by the profession, but by her many private friends and admirers.
Events

Actor

Performer

  • The Liar, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 4 August 1868

J P Hydes - Actor, Stage Manager

Robert Heir - Actor

  • Hamlet, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 6 November 1868
  • The School for Scandal, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 2 November 1868
  • The Merchant of Venice, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 12 October 1868
  • The Honeymoon, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 5 October 1868
  • The Marble Heart, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 3 October 1868
  • Green Bushes, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 17 August 1868

W Ryan - Actor

W G Carey - Actor

Emma St Clair - Actor

Ada Hart - Actor

Hattie Shepparde - Actor

Frank Towers - Actor

John Baldwin Buckstone - Playwright

John Dunn - Actor

Tom Fawcett - Actor

Tom Kemp - Actor

  • The School for Scandal, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 2 November 1868
  • The Marble Heart, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 3 October 1868
  • The Liar, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 4 August 1868

James Mulholland - Playwright

  • The Honeymoon, Princess Theatre, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, 29 February 1868
  • The Honeymoon, Theatre Royal, Dunedin, New Zealand, 3 November 1862
  • The Honeymoon, Princess Theatre, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, 26 March 1862

Dion Boucicault - Playwright

Downey - Actor

J Downey - Actor

  • The Loan of a Lover, Princess Theatre, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, 25 March 1862
  • The Waterman, Princess Theatre, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, 19 March 1862

Clarance Holt - Actor

Clarance Holt - Actor

Clarance Holt - Actor

Clarance Holt - Actor

MacCabe - Actor

  • The Marble Heart, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 3 October 1868
  • The Liar, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 4 August 1868

Charles Massey - Actor, Scenic Artist

Montrose - Actor

Lynda Raymond - Actor

E B Russell - Actor

William Shakespeare - Playwright

  • Hamlet, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 6 November 1868
  • The Merchant of Venice, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 12 October 1868

J Thorpe - Actor

J M Wolfe - Actor

Adelaide Bowring - Actor

Brown - Actor

  • The Marble Heart, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 3 October 1868

Henry Byron - Playwright

JH Clifford - Actor

  • The Liar, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 4 August 1868

Kate Corcoran - Actor

RH Cox - Actor

  • Hamlet, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 6 November 1868

R B Dale - Actor

Charles Dibdin - Playwright

  • The Waterman, Princess Theatre, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, 19 March 1862

Franklin - Actor

R Glover - Actor

Greenless - Actor

Herberte - Actor

W Hydes - Mechanist

  • The Marble Heart, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 3 October 1868

B N Jones - Actor

  • The Liar, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 4 August 1868

Polly Leake - Actor

J Manley - Actor

Cassy Matthews - Actor

Jennie Nye - Actor

A B Power - Actor

  • The Marble Heart, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 3 October 1868

E J Power - Actor

Jessie Raymond - Actor

  • The Marble Heart, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 3 October 1868

Roberts - Actor

D Sheils - Actor

Richard Brinsley Sheridan - Playwright

John Steele - Actor

John Tobin - Playwright

  • The Honeymoon, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 5 October 1868

John Wilkins - Playwright

Williams - Actor

  • The Marble Heart, Prince of Wales Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand, 3 October 1868

C Wilmott - Actor

Messrs Fawcett and Co

Star Dramatic Company
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Contributor Identifier 595057