The Battle of the Heart or, The Pirate Merchant

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Event The Battle of the Heart or, The Pirate Merchant
Venue Theatre Royal, Dunedin, New Zealand
First Date 21 November 1862
Last Date 21 November 1862
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Presented, for the first time in this country, the splendid five-act. dramatic blank verse Play, written by the late John Wilkins (author of 'Civilization', 'Egyptian,' &c) expressly for Mr and Mrs Clarence Holt, when in England, 1858 … Which will be produced with New Scenery, Dresses, and Appointments, embracing the following talented Artists, together with the whole strength of the Company, in this powerful cast of characters. The scene of the play is laid in Liverpool.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Contributors
Name Function Notes
R B Dale Actor Scriven head clerk to the firm
Harriet Gordon Actor The widow Grace, with songs
Clarance Holt Actor John Graye, a merchant
Clarance Holt Actor Florence, his ward
J P Hydes Actor Mons. Vapid a French gentleman in search of excitement
J Manley Actor Raymond Watt a ruined merchant
Cassy Matthews Actor Patience Floss housekeeper
W Ryan Actor Paul Parable a sculptor
D Sheils Actor Centage
J M Wolfe Actor Abel Graye
John Wilkins Playwright
Further Information Mr Clarence Holt's first benefit. Notice - In consequence of the numerous applications for tickets to the dress circle, Mr Holt recommends his friends and patrons to secure their seats as early as convenient, at Nashelski's Music Repository, next door to the Theatre. (Ad). Followed by a dance (Miss Ada Hart) and a Favorite Ballad (Little May), and concluding with a comic afterpiece in which Miss Harriet Gordon and Mr J. P. Hydes will appear.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 197083