The Pirates of Penzance

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Event The Pirates of Penzance
Venue Theatre Royal, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 27 June 1881
Last Date 9 July 1881
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description The famous comic opera.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Comedy
Operetta
Contributors
Name Function Notes
R W Cary Actor Pirate King
J P Hydes Actor Police Sergeant
Amy Johns Actor Edith
Carmini Morley Actor Frederick
Mena Murielle Actor Mabel
Cecil Riverton Actor Ruth
Ward Actor Kate
Wentworth Actor Major General
William Schwenck Gilbert Book and Lyrics Librettist
Arthur Seymour Sullivan Composer
E Briggs Set Designer
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Original NZ cast. The largest company ever travelled through New Zealand. (60 Artistes 60).
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 199574