Othello

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Event Othello
Venue Princess Theatre, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
First Date 28 May 1862
Last Date 28 May 1862
Dates Estimated No
Status Pro-Am
World Premiere No
Description The first performance of a Shakesperian tragedy in Dunedin. The part of Othello was taken by Mr Standwell of the Garrick Club [an amateur actor].
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Tragedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Dunn Actor Roderigo
Tom Fawcett Actor Cassio
Ada Hart Actor Desdemona
Emma St Clair Actor Emilia
T W Standwell Actor Othello
J M Wolfe Actor Iago
William Shakespeare Playwright
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Benefit for Mr Sanford Fawcett. The interesting farce of The Two Pigeons concluded the evening's entertainment.
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 196625
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa