Macbeth

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Event Macbeth
Venue Theatre Royal, Victoria Street, Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 7 January 1865
Last Date 7 January 1865
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The Macbeth of Mr. Dillon, on Saturday, was unquestionably the greatest the Auckland play-goers have had put before them, and the way it was got up by the management of the theatre will not soon be forgotten by those who were privileged to witness it. Whether in scenic arrangement or stage effect, the rendering was perfect, and would have done credit to the best English theatre. The scenic artists, Messrs. Monkhouse and Burbury, have had long experience, the former at the Manchester and the latter at the Sydney theatres, and it can only be mentioned in testimony of their ability. The corridor in the castle, moonlight on the vale of lona, and the castle itself.- were evidences of their skill in the painter's art.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Tragedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Dillon Actor Lady Macbeth
Charles Dillon Actor Macbeth
John Dunn Actor First Witch
George Fawcett Actor Hecate
Tom Fawcett Actor Macduff
Hoffman Musician: Harmoniumist
William Shakespeare Playwright
Burbury Scenic Artist
Monkhouse Scenic Artist
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 196558