Richard III

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Event Richard III
Venue Theatre Royal, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 4 September 1886
Last Date 4 September 1886
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description In the title rôle, Mr Sheridan played with that earnestnees which he always shows. His make-up and costume were excellent, his halting gait and petulant manner were well sustained, and he delivered the text in a tone of voice suiting well with the rôle. …
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Tragedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Oscar Balfe Actor Ratcliffe
Charles Berkley Actor Duke of Norfolk
Ella Carrington Actor Duchess of York
Louise Davenport Actor Lady Anne
Wilson Forbes Actor Henry VI
Newton Griffiths Actor Richmond
Newton Griffiths Actor Lord Mayor of London
Hattie Hayes Actor York
Eloise Juno Actor Queen Elizabeth
Lizzie Lawrence Actor Prince of Wales
J H Nunn Actor Duke of Buckingham
W E Sheridan Actor Richard III
C H Taylor Actor Catesby
J J Walsh Actor Lord Stanley
William Shakespeare Playwright
Text Nationality England
Further Information Theatre Royal Napier (King Lear 24 July, Merchant of Venice 26 July, Louis XI 27 July, Richelieu 28 July, Richard III 29 July, Hamlet 30 July).
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 196212