 Event |
Henry V
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| Venue |
Abbott's Opera House (1882-1926), Auckland, New Zealand |
| First Date |
20 March 1897 |
| Last Date |
25 March 1897 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
For the staging of this great spectacle hundreds of tons of scenery, properties, wardrobe, and paraphernalia have been brought over, and it will therefore be presented with historically accurate details, including Gorgeous Grouping, Impressive Battle Pictures—The Breach at Harfleur, the Battle of Agincourt, and the Triumphant Entry of King Henry into London. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Drama
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Further Information |
Henry V presented for the first time in Auckland. Nearly 100 supers are engaged for the play, which is to be produced in great style. (Otago Witness , Issue 2247, 25 March 1897, Page 39). Overseas Touring Company. Wellington 3 - 5 May 1897; Christchurch 17 - 19 May 1897; Dunedin 5 - 9 June 1897.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
189722 |
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