Formosa

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Event Formosa
Venue Princess Theatre, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
First Date 15 May 1875
Last Date May 1875
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Formosa, like most of Boucicault's dramas, though faithfully portraying everyday life, abounds in striking and sensational situations, racy dialogue, and allows good scope for the scenic artist.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Melodrama
Contributors
Name Function Notes
L Booth Actor Tom Boroughs
Florence Colville Actor Formosa
William Hoskins Actor Major Jorum
I F Keogh Actor Bob Sanders
John Musgrave Actor Mr Bowker
Austin Power Actor Spooner
Stoneham Actor Mrs Bowker
Dion Boucicault Playwright
Text Nationality Ireland
United States of America
Further Information Farewell of Mr Hoskins and Miss F. Colville. Repeated on 19 May.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 196838