The Merchant of Venice

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Event The Merchant of Venice
Venue Grand Opera House (1914-1977), Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 1 September 1921
Last Date 1 September 1921
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Lorna Forbes Actor Portia
Allan Wilkie Actor Shylock
Allan Wilkie Director
William Shakespeare Playwright
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Toured from Australia. Repertoire: Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, As You Like it & Othello. Need to confirm that Miss Hunter-Watts played Portia, at least in Christchurch. National. Theatre Royal Christchurch, May 1921; Oamaru 8 July; Ashburton 9 July.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 190165