Elizabeth, Queen of England

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Event Elizabeth, Queen of England
Venue Her Majesty's Theatre (1887-1933), Sydney, NSW
First Date 28 April 1900
Last Date 11 May 1900
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Mr J.C. Williamson takes pleasure in stating that he has arranged for the production this evening of the famous historical play, in five acts, entitled 'Elizabeth, Queen of England'. In announcing the production of this great play for the first time after a lapse of many years, Mr Williamson begs to call attention to the exceptionally favorable circumstances under which the piece will be presented, in having Nance O'Neil, the young American tragedienne to interpret the role of Elizabeth.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Contributors
Name Function Notes
J B Atholwood Actor Davison (keeper of the seals)
George Becks Actor Sir Francis Drake
Will Bernard Actor Sir Francis Bacon
Henry Bracy Actor Lady Anna Burleigh
Charles Canfield Actor Marquis de Mendoza
Chas Field Actor Lord Howard of Effingham
Barton Hill Actor Cecil, Lord Burleigh
Emily Hughes Actor Lady Sarah Howard
Thomas Kingston Actor Robert, Earl of Essex
Nance O'Neil Actor Elizabeth
Harry Overton Actor Hudson (the Queen's chamberlain)
Harry Plimmer Actor King James
James Cassius Williamson Lessee
George Hall Musical Director
John Gordon Scenic Artist
McKee Rankin Stage Director
W Bernard Stage Manager
Resources
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme Australian theatre broadsides - PA BROADSIDE 21/1-51, National Library of Australia
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 150772