A Woman of the People

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Event A Woman of the People
Venue Abbott's Opera House (1882-1926), Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 2 April 1889
Last Date 5 April 1889
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description 'Or, The Horrors of Drink'. A moral drama. Full plot summary in review below.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Subjects Alcohol
Temperance
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
W G Carey Actor Bertrand the drunkard
Harry Jordan Actor Dr Appiani
Arthur Vivian Actor Remy
Helen Vivian Actor Marie
Frank Harvey Playwright
Further Information Performance under the patronage of the Temperance Societies of the city. Another performance on 10 April, with 'an audience numerous in the lower parts of the house', according to NZ Herald, 11 April, p. 6.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 197933