The Anatomist

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Event The Anatomist
Venue His Majesty's Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand
First Date 29 March 1939
Last Date 1 April 1939
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description The Anatomist has as its basic theme the body-snatching proclivities of the infamous Burke and Hare in Edinburgh, who shocked the world in the early part of last century.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Drama
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Norma Brown Actor
Alice Clarke Actor Mary Paterson
John Gordon Actor Porter
Leslie Jack Actor Innkeeper
Roa Johnson Actor Mary Belle
Alex McDowell Actor Dr Knox
Bruce McKenzie Actor Raby
Doris Nees Actor Jessie Ann
Nanna Newey Actor Amelia
Ken Palmer Actor Walter Anderson
Douglas Skene Actor Burke
Charles Russell Smith Actor Hare
Ngaio Marsh Director
James Bridie Playwright
Arthur Barnett Stage Manager
Text Nationality Scotland
Further Information Rehearsals began in late January when Ngaio Marsh arrived from Christchurch. NZ Premiere.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 204263