The Corsican Brothers

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Event The Corsican Brothers
Venue Theatre Royal, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 1 April 1881
Last Date 2 April 1881
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description 'Or, The Fatal Duel'. The play itself is a gloomy one, and dependent to a very large extent on scenic effects and excellent music. Neither were available, and in consequence the players were heavily handicapped.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Melodrama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Lucy Ashton Actor Estelle
Herr Bandmann Actor Fabian dei Franchei/Louis dei Franchei
Louise Beaudet Actor Emily
JF Cathcart Actor M. de Chateau-Renaud
Louise Crawford Actor Comtesse de Siviglia
Herrick Actor Coralie
John Musgrave Actor Orlando
J H Nunn Actor Alfred de Meynard
A H Tasman Actor Baron de Montgiron
JF Cathcart Director
Dion Boucicault Playwright
Text Nationality Ireland
Further Information Followed by the 4th act (trial scene) of The Merchant of Venice<.i> Benefit for Herr Bandmann. Played again on 7 April, followed by Herr Bandmann's little drama Tom's Revenge.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 196959