HMS Pinafore

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Event HMS Pinafore
Venue Abbott's Opera House (1882-1926), Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 19 March 1897
Last Date 19 March 1897
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description Sailor Ralph Rackstraw falls in love with the Captian's daughter, Joesphine. Much nautical humour ensues.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Operetta
Musical
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
William Schwenck Gilbert Book and Lyrics Librettist
Arthur Seymour Sullivan Composer
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Double-billed with the screaming Irish comedy Handy Andy with Mr Grattan Riggs (the popular Irish comedian) in the name part. (Ad: Observer, Volume XVI, Issue 951, 20 March 1897, Page 8).
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 196292