 Event |
Lectures by Miss Ellen Terry
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| Venue |
Town Hall, Wellington, New Zealand |
| First Date |
9 July 1914 |
| Last Date |
9 July 1914 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
One of the great events of the year. Miss Ellen Terry talks about Shakespeare's heroines. She is announced to give the famous 'Mercy' speech in Dunedin, and the public will no doubt be eager in expectation of hearing it delivered by such a distinguished actress. She will be supported by a famous humourist, Mr Joeph Blascheck, by a lady who sings at the piano and by a contralto. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Reading
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Further Information |
It was Mis Terry's intention to read and comment upon some of the letters in Shakespeare's plays. They include Hamlet's letter to Ophelia and Antonio's letter to Bassanio in The Merchant of Venice. (Evening Post). Overseas Touring Company. Dunedin 4 - 6 July.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
190334 |
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