The Span of Life

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Event The Span of Life
Venue Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
First Date 28 September 1895
Last Date 4 October 1895
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Bland Holt Actor
Sutton Vane Playwright
Text Nationality England
Further Information Touring repertoire included: The Span of Life, A Woman's Revenge, The Prodigal Daughter, A Life of Pleasure, Saved From the Sea and The Fatal Card. Play first performed in 1892. Described as 'that trashy but money-making sensation' (Evening Post, Volume LII, Issue 137, 31 October 1896, Page 2). Christchurch 28 - 30 October 1895; Wellington 11 - 16 November 1895; Auckland 24 & 26 - 28 December 1895.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 189623