The Land of the Moa

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Event The Land of the Moa
Venue Abbott's Opera House (1882-1926), Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 18 September 1895
Last Date 28 September 1895
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The scenic artist triumphs in the production, the latter and greater half of the piece consisting mainly of a series of effective views in the Hot Lakes district.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Melodrama
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Percy Brough Actor Jack Featherstone
Harold Carr Actor Harold Walkden
JF Cathcart Actor Rewi
Polly Emery Actor Wangarita
Fitzmaurice Gill Actor Kura
Cyril Keightley Actor Roto
Gladys Leigh Actor Mavis
George Leitch Actor Sam Noblem
F W Leonard Actor Black Angel
Minna Phillips Actor Sophia, a Guide
Philip Walsh Actor Gunboat Captain
George Leitch Playwright
Arthur Clint Scenic Artist
Works
Text Nationality England
New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information 'Several real Maoris, whose presence imparted the real local colour to the play, were included among the performers, and they gave some war dances which were immensely appreciated and loudly applauded.' (ODT Review). Possibly played beyond the 28th September - very popular.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 198897