 Event |
The Taming of the Shrew
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| Venue |
Wellington Opera House (1888-1914), Wellington, New Zealand |
| Umbrella Event |
Two Weeks with the Immortal Bard |
| First Date |
14 October 1912 |
| Last Date |
16 October 1912 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
The Taming of the Shrew has been transferred without the slightest alteration in the veriest detail from the London to the Wellington stage. Performed with the Induction scene, featuring Oscar Asche as Christopher Sly. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Comedy
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| Contributors |
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Further Information |
The Oscar Asche-Lily Brayton Season: 'A dramatic event that will constitute a new era in Wellington theatrical history' (Ad) In repertoire: Kismet, The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, The Merchant of Venice, The Merry Wives of Windsor. Overseas Touring Company. A series of Shakespeare productions which will indubitably stamp this as the most memorable dramatic season that has ever taken place in We
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
189856 |
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