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Brooke, G.V., 3 Jan. 1848 -8 Jan. 1848, London

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Event Type

Dramatic

Event Details

Troupe: Brooke, G.V.
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Olympic Theatre

Date

-
Date notes
part of a longer run


Casting

Brooke, G.V.type needs changing

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Othello Brooke G.V.Brooke
Casting:
  • Othello - Mr. G.V. Brooke
  • Iago - Mr. Stuart
  • Cassio - Mr. H. Hall
  • Brabantio - Mr. Archer
  • Roderigo - Mr. Kinloch
  • Desdemona - Miss Stuart
  • Emilia - Mrs. Brougham
  • ? - Mr. Holl
    		• Play

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    • Era (London) January 9, 1848: 11:4.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “Mr. G.V. Brooke”, “the Iago of Mr. Stuart”, Mr. Holl, Mr. Archer as Roderigo, Mr. Kinloch, “the Desdemona of Miss Stuart”.
      • Venue Name: “Olympic”
      • Program Info: “Othello”
      • Other: audience, description/review, reception, other (description of burnt cork and grease makeup)
    • Bell's Life in London January 2, 1848: 2:1.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: Othello: Gustavus V. Brooke
      • Venue Name: Olympic Theatre
      • Other Acts on Bill: TBA
      • Program Info: Othello
      • Other: description/review, ticket info
    • Bell's Life in London January 9, 1848: 2:5.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: Othello: Mr. Gustavus Brooke
      • Days & Times: “Monday Evening” (past?)
      • Venue Name: Royal Olympic Theatre
      • Program Info: Othello
      • Other: description/review, reception
    • Era (London) January 2, 1848: 8:2.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “Mr. Gustavus V. Brooke” (Othello), “Iago, Mr. Stuart; Cassio, Mr. H. Hall; Brabantio, Mr. Archer; Roderigo, Mr. Kinloch; Desdemona, Miss Stuart; Emilia, Mrs. Brougham.
      • Days and Times: “On Monday” (following)
      • Venue Name: “Royal Olympic Theatre”
      • Other Acts on Bill: “the unparalleled Pantomime of The British Lion”
      • Program Info: “Othello”
      • Other: other (“First appearance in London of Mr. Gustavus V. Brooke”)