The Pirates of Penzance

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Event The Pirates of Penzance
Venue Technical College Hall, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 9 March 1944
Last Date 11 March 1944
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description The famous comic opera.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Comedy
Operetta
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Bonifant Actor Frederick
Clements Actor Major General
Gully Actor Pirate King
Una Julian Actor Ruth
Audreia Lawson Actor Mabel
William Schwenck Gilbert Book and Lyrics Librettist
Arthur Seymour Sullivan Composer
Helen Gard'ner Director
Harry Brusey Musical Director
Leila Bloy Orchestral Leader
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information The popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera 'The Pirates of Penzance' will be presented in Wellington for three nights next week by an all-Services' cast. Navy, Army, and Air Force units have contributed to the company of 50, which has been rehearsing for some time under the direction of Miss Helen Gard'ner. The musical director is Captain Harry Brusey. The chorus work will be a feature of the show. Proceeds will go to patriotic funds. (Evening Post, 28 Feb 1944).
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 199576