The Sea of Ice

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Event The Sea of Ice
Venue Theatre Royal, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 24 April 1880
Last Date 25 April 1880
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description A romantic drama in five acts. Subtitled 'The prayer of the wrecked and the gold-seekers of Mexico '. Adapted from the French 'La Priēre des Naufragēs' by MM. D'Ennery and Dugué. With entirely new scenery and effects by Mr Massey. The mechanism on a scale of magnificence never before attempted at any theatre in New Zealand. (Ad Daily Southern Cross, 2/11/1868).
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Adaptation
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Mack D Alexander Actor Captain de Lascours
Lucy Ashton Actor Countess de Theringe
Alfred Boothman Actor Carlos
J P Hydes Actor Barabas
Lizzie Lawrence Actor Diane
Lizzie Morgan Actor Louise de Lascours/Ogarita
T W Robertson Playwright
Works
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 197080