Jim the Penman

Export event | Export network | Feedback | Print
Event Jim the Penman
Venue Abbott's Opera House (1882-1926), Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 1887
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description James Ralston, secure, wealthy, married, has a past - as forger Jim the Penman - which finally catches up with him.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
G W Anson Actor Baron Hartfeld
F Beverly Actor Lord Drellincourt
George Bryer Actor Butler
E C Calvert Actor Dr Pettywise
Frank Cates Actor Louis Perceval
E Claiborne Actor Mrs Chapstone
W F Clitherow Actor Chapstone
Emma Fischer Actor Agnes Ralston
Alfred Maltby Actor Captain Redwood
D'Arcy Stanfield Actor George Ralston
Fred Stanmaur Actor Mr Netherby MP
Annie Taylor Actor Lady Dunscombe
Agnes Thomas Actor Mrs Ralston
George S Titheradge Actor James Ralston aka Jim the Penman
Charles Young Playwright
Further Information Touring repertoire: Jim the Penman, Hazel Kirke, The Magistrate, Nita's First and Betsy. All these, with the exception of Betsy, a version of which has been played here under the title Baby, are new to the Wellington stage. Each play will be produced with the complete Melbourne cast and all the Melbourne scenery, in addition to scenery which is being specially painted here. (Evening Post 12/2/87).
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 196362