Ultimo

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Event Ultimo
Venue Theatre Royal, Victoria Street, Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 13 June 1878
Last Date 14 June 1878
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description 'Or: Stocks vs Brains'. Roars of laughter at the new and delightful London Comedy. It deals with the misfortunes of a Protesser Lexington, who, thinking he can bring his science and philosophy to bear with advantage on the banking business, undertakes the management of a large sum of money, and goes in for stocks and shares.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Charles Burford Actor Dr Bruno
Harry Emmett Actor Mr Goodman, a bookseller
Annie Firmin Actor Virginia Grayson
Walter Hill Actor Miss Fanny Lexington
John Jack Actor Professor Lexington
F Mason Actor Mr Langley
Lilly May Actor Caroline Grayson
John Musgrave Actor Gregory Grayson, a banker
J O'Brien Actor Mr De H'Ass
Jessie Raymond Actor Pauline Lexington
John Steele Actor George Pittman
Text Nationality England
Further Information First time in the Colonies of the most successful London Comedy. (Ad) Leads supported by the Dramatic Company. Ultimo was played as a benefit for Miss Firmin on 14 June.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 197224