The New Magdalen

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Event The New Magdalen
Venue Theatre Royal, Grahamstown, New Zealand
First Date 18 June 1878
Last Date 18 June 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'.
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 197251
Dataset Theatre Aotearoa