The Idiot Witness

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Event The Idiot Witness
Venue Theatre Royal, High Street (circa 1841), Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 14 November 1853
Last Date 14 November 1853
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description 'Or, A Tale of Blood', the much-admired melodrama in 3 acts.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Melodrama
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Byron Actor Hans Gerthold, a ruffian
Clifford Actor Dame Tugscull
Gadsby Actor Earl of Sussex
Gale Actor Robert Arnand, his son
Harrold Actor
Thomas Hyde Actor The Idiot Witness
Kemble Actor Le Sieur Arnand
Willis Actor Walter Arlington
Wilmot Actor Janet
John Thomas Haines Playwright
Further Information An intermission of 15 minutes. The interlude will consist of a song (The Old Arm-chair) by Mr Yates, a Hornpipe by Mr Merna, Song by Mr Byrnne. The evening's entertainment will conclude with the laughable farce of The Dancing Barber. Mr Hyde begs to inform the public and patrons of the drama, that the above place of amusement will be opened for the season on Monday the 14th November, 1853. Performance repeated on 21 November, as many had not been able to gain admission the first time. On this occasion, the afterpiece was Mr J. Reynold's highly admired farce in one act No.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 196654