The New Magdalen

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Event The New Magdalen
Venue Wellington Opera House (1888-1914), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 22 November 1890
Last Date 24 November 1890
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Adapted from Collins' novel. A drama about identity theft, in which a clergyman marries a prostitute, Mercy Merrick, the 'new magdalen' of the title.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Adaptation
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Janet Achurch Actor Mercy Merrick
Charles Charrington Actor Rev. Julian Gray
Harold Chichester Actor Surgeon
G Hines Actor Ivan
H Hyde Actor Detective
Helen Kinnaird Actor Lady Janet Roy
Alice Norton Actor Grace Roseberry
Herbert Power Actor Ignatius Witzell
R Reid Actor Servant
Charles Charrington Director
Pulford Set Designer
Wilkie Collins Writer Novelist
Text Nationality England
Further Information Play first produced in 1873. Also performed in Wellington on 9 December 1890.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 189695