The Gay Hussar

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Event The Gay Hussar
Venue Wellington Opera House (1888-1914), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 18 March 1909
Last Date 20 March 1909
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description A niumber ol young ladies at Earl's Court, London, fall in love with a number ot dashing gay Hussars, one of whom is Captain Burke (the Gay Hussar, probably). Captain Burke's inamorata is already bespoken to the puerile curate by her guardians, and this leads to complications. …
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Comedy
Musical
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Chas Albert Actor Hon. Algy, Curate
Bert Nicholson Actor Bobs
Cissie O'Keefe Actor Captain Burke
Minnie Topping Actor Enid
Tom Pollard Director
A Brahms Musical Director
Thomas Humphreys Musician
Text Nationality England
New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Written in Auckland by two New Zealanders. The piece is also known as The Tea Girl. Yes - details unknown. First NZ performance by this company in Masterton, February 1909. Wanganui in early March (four nights). 1 April 1909 performed in Hawera. second Wellington season closed 7 August. Christchurch season opened Monday 9 August 1909. NZ tour followed a tour of cities in Australia.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 189669