 Event |
Brigadier Gerard
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| Venue |
Wellington Opera House (1888-1914), Wellington, New Zealand |
| First Date |
11 June 1907 |
| Last Date |
15 June 1907 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
The story tells of the doings of Captain Gerard, who seeks to secure certain state papers, the property of Napoleon. by means of the Comtesse de Roquelaure, a lady with whom he is in love. The papers in question are in a cabinet belonging to the famous Talleyrand. |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Comedy
Romantic
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Text Nationality |
England
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| Further Information |
The Wellington season was the first time the play had been staged in New Zealand. In repertoire: three of the latest London successes: Raffles, Brigadier Gerard and Robin Hood. Opera House Wanganui 19 - 20 June; Theatre Royal New Plymouth 22 June; Drill Hall Dannevirke 22 July; His Majesty's Theatre Gisborne 15 - 17 July.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
Theatre Aotearoa |
| Event Identifier |
196096 |
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