Narcisse

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Event Narcisse
Venue Theatre Royal, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 8 March 1881
Last Date 8 March 1881
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The play was written especially for Herr Bandmann. Set in 1764 France, during the reign of Louis XV, when the intrigues of the factions of the Queen on the one hand, and Madame de Pompadour on the other, were agitating the court. (From review) The popular play written expressly for Herr and Mrs Bandmann, and performed by them over 300 nights.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Herr Bandmann Actor Narcisse Rameau
Louise Beaudet Actor Doris Grimault
JF Cathcart Actor Choiseul
Louise Crawford Actor Marquise D'Epinay
Charles Hall Actor Du Barri
Grace Hathaway Actor Madame de Pompadour
Further Information The capital farce The Secret concluded the entertainment. Performance repeated on 11 March, with Herr Bandmann's version of David Garrick as the afterpiece.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 196947