O'Leary V.C.

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Event O'Leary V.C.
Venue His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 26 August 1916
Last Date 1916
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Michael O'Leary was a real-life Irish World War One hero, winner of the Victoria Cross. Play includes the song 'My mother's wedding ring', sung by Allen Doone. A patriotic drama.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Ethel Bashford Actor Elly Dale
Allen Doone Actor Richard Dale aka Michael O'Leary
Onslow Edgeworth Actor Captain McNevan
Clive Farnham Actor Darcy Neill
Edna Kelly Actor Mona Fitzpatrick
Connie Kyte Actor Norah Fitzpatrick
Billie Lynch Actor Roderick Fitzpatrick
Allen Doone Playwright
Theo Burt Sayre Playwright
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Toured with productions of The Colleen Bawn and The Bold Soger Boy. Overseas Touring Company; National.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 189914