Bitter Sweet

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Event Bitter Sweet
Venue His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
First Date 25 October 1952
Last Date 1952
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description Set in late 19th century Vienna, the story focuses on the romance between music teacher Carl Linden and his prize pupil Sarah Milick.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Operetta
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Bruce Allpress Actor Mr Arthur Meadows
Joan Bell Actor Freda
Margaret Bovett Actor Victoria
Gwenda Burt Actor Mrs Millick
Hazel Connor Actor Hansi/Mrs Devon
Bruce Deighton Actor Sir Arthur Fenchurch/Herr Schlick
Harry Devlin Actor Mr Bethel
William Forsman Actor Carl Linden
Mina Frazer Actor Nita
Alma Johnson Actor Diana
Ken Keenan Actor Lieutenant Tranisch
Tom Kincaid Actor Hon. Hugh Devon
Valda Kincaid Actor Manon
Norma Macdonald Actor Dolly Chamberlian
Reg Macdonald Actor Vincent Howard
Vincente Major Actor Sarah Millick
Shirley McCracken Actor Effie
Kay Mutimer Actor Gussi
Denis Percy Actor Mr Cedric Ballantyne
Dick Reynolds Actor Marquis of Shayne
Reg Tapley Actor Captain August Lutte
Margaret Ufton Actor Lady Devon
Margaret Ufton Actor Lotte
Desmond Wright Actor Lord Henry Jekyll
Lily Stevens Ballet Mistress
Stan Lawson Director
Noel Coward Music and Lyrics Librettist
James Clark Musical Director
Angus Gorrie Stage Director
Text Nationality England
Further Information Programme reproduces a note sent by Noel Coward: 'I send my sincerest good wishes to the players, the producer and to all those connected with the production of my play by the Dunedin Operatic Society. I hope this presentation will be an outstanding success. (signed) Noel Coward' The society was 'thrilled'. There were 24 other named parts in the show, many played by members of the large male and female chorus.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 198390