 Event |
Rob Roy
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| Venue |
Theatre Royal, Victoria Street, Auckland, New Zealand |
| First Date |
4 June 1856 |
| Last Date |
June 1856 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Pro-Am |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
Adapted from Walter Scott's novel. Plus Interlude with songs and Selby's farce The Rifle Brigade. Performed by the Military dramatic company with the assistance of the Ladies of the Theatre Royal, generously offered by Mr Harry Jackson. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
|
| Secondary Genre |
Drama
Adaptation
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| Contributors |
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| Further Information |
The performance was to benefit a fund being raised in England to recognise the services of Miss Nightingale in the Hospitals of the East. Jackson gave the theatre for this benefit, which was to be performed by members of the Military Amateur Dramatic Company, supported by members of the Theatre Royal.
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| Event Status |
Completed
|
| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
193542 |
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