The Merchant of Venice

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Event The Merchant of Venice
Venue Odd Fellows Hall, New Plymouth, New Zealand
First Date 29 June 1881
Last Date 29 June 1881
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Performed with the fifth act, which is 'usually omitted, as the main interest of the play is supposed to cease after the final exit of Shylock'.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Herr Bandmann Actor Shylock
Louise Beaudet Actor Portia
JF Cathcart Actor Antonio
Louise Crawford Actor Nerissa
Charles Hall Actor Bassanio
John Musgrave Actor Old Gobbo
J H Nunn Actor Gratiano
Jessie Raymond Actor Jessica
Horace Rigby Actor Launcelot Gobbo
A H Tasman Actor Lorenzo
William Shakespeare Playwright
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information The music was under the direction of Mr Francis, who during the evening performed several selections on the American organ.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 196986