The New Magdalen

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Event The New Magdalen
Venue Theatre Royal, Victoria Street, Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 8 May 1878
Last Date 8 May 1878
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Adapted from Collins' novel. A drama about identity theft, in which a clergyman marries a prostitute, Mercy Merrick, the 'new magdalen' of the title.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Adaptation
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Harry Emmett Actor An imbecile attendant
Annie Firmin Actor Mercy Merrick
Walter Hill Actor Grace Roseberry
John Jack Actor Rev. Julian Gray
John Musgrave Actor Dr Ignatius Wetzell
Jessie Raymond Actor Lady Janet Roy
John Steele Actor Horace Holmcroft
John Jack Adaptor
Wilkie Collins Writer Novelist
Text Nationality England
Further Information With ballad 'Down by the Riverside'. Repeated on 22 May, 'by particular request' (ad).
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 197229