The Sign of the Cross

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Event The Sign of the Cross
Venue Abbott's Opera House (1882-1926), Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 6 March 1899
Last Date 8 March 1899
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Much as in 'Quo Vadis', Marcus Superbus, a Roman patrician under Nero, falls in love with a young woman (Mercia) and converts to Christianity for her.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Melodrama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Marie D'Alton Actor Empress Poppaea
Olly Deering Actor
Ada Ferrar Actor Mercia
David Glassford Actor Favius
Florence Gleeson Actor Stephanus
Wm F Hawtrey Actor Glabrio
Harry Hill Actor Philodemus
Harrie Ireland Actor Berenis
Cyril Keightley Actor Tigellinus
Julius Knight Actor Marcus Superbus
George Majeroni Actor
Florence Terris Actor Ancaria
Cecil Ward Actor Emperor Nero
Wilson Barrett Playwright
Text Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 200250