Kismet

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Event Kismet
Venue Wellington Opera House (1888-1914), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 7 October 1912
Last Date 11 October 1912
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description The stupendous Oriental dramatic spectacle. An 'Arabian Night' by Edward Knobluch. Without parallel among the many picturesque and novel entertainments the stage has produced.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Florence M Allen Actor Old Woman
Oscar Asche Actor Hajj
Lilian Birtles Actor The Woman
Lily Brayton Actor Marsinah
Neville Brooke Actor Imam Mahmud
K H Macalister Actor Mufti
Bessie Major Actor Narjis
Olive Noble Actor Miskah
R Ian Penny Actor Guide Nasir
James Plinge Actor Muezzin
Caleb Porter Actor Sheik Jawan
Pendrell Price Actor The Man
Francis Wetherall Actor Kut-al-Kulub
Zara Actor The Almah, dancer
Oscar Asche Director
Wynne Jones Musical Director
Edward Knoblock Playwright
J Fritz Russell Stage Manager
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information The Oscar Asche-Lily Brayton Season: 'A dramatic event that will constitute a new era in Wellington theatrical history' (Ad) In repertoire: Kismet, The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, The Merchant of Venice, The Merry Wives of Windsor. Overseas Touring Company. Preceded by Auckland season.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 189853