Leah, the Forsaken

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Event Leah, the Forsaken
Venue Princess Theatre, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
First Date 12 July 1883
Last Date 13 July 1883
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Against the laws of 17th‐century Germany, the Jewess Leah loves a young Christian farmer, Rudolf.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Eloise Juno Actor Leah the Jewess
Augustin Daly Playwright
Text Nationality United States of America
Further Information Played to two very poor houses. Touring repertoire: Leah the Forsaken, East Lynne, Rob Roy Macgregor and Anne Sylvester. 17 May 1883 - performed the play as her benefit night at Theatre Royal, Napier.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 196390