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Smythson, M., 26 Oct. 1848 -26 Oct. 1848, Yorkshire: West Riding

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Event Type

Dramatic

Event Details

Troupe: Smythson, M.
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Sheffield

Date

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Date notes
Thursday


Casting

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Othello Smythson M.Smythson
Casting:
  • Othello - Mr. M. Smythson
  • Iago - Mr. Diddear
  • Cassio - Mr. J.F. Saville
  • Desdemona - Miss Amelia Vinning
  • Emilia - Mrs. J.F. Saville
  • Duke - Mr. J.H. White
  • Roderigo - Mr. R.F. Smith
  • Brabantio - Mr. W. Artaud
  • Gratiano - Mr. Browne
  • Julio - Mr. Clifton
  • Ludovico - Mr. M. Watkins
  • Montano - Mr. Hunt
  • Antonio - Mr. Birkinshaw
  • Paulo - Mr. G. Graham
  • Messenger - Mr. Baker
  • Senators - Messrs. Wells, Barwich, &c.
    		• Play, Tragedy

    Bibliographic Sources

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    • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Oct. 26, 1848:
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Days & Times: Thursday, October 26, 1848.
      • Venue Name: Sheffield Theatre Royal
      • Other Acts on Bill: La Sylphide
      • Program Info: Othello
    • British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 396: Oct. 26, undated (Sheffield TR):
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “Mr. M. Smythson” (Othello), “Mr. Diddear” (Iago), “Mr. J.F. Saville” (Cassio), “Miss Amelia Vinning” (Desdemona), “Mrs. J.F. Saville” (Emilia), “Mr. J.H. White” (Duke), “Mr. R.F. Smith” (Roderigo), “Mr. W. Artaud” (Brabantio), “Mr. Browne” (Gratiano), “Mr. Clifton” (Julio), “Mr. M. Watkins” (Ludovico), “Mr. Hunt” (Montano), “Mr. Birkinshaw” (Antonio), “Mr. G. Graham” (Paulo), “Mr. Baker” (Messenger), “Messrs. Wells, Barwich, &c.” (Senators).
      • Days & Times: “Thursday Evening, Oct. 26th”
      • Venue Name: “Theatre Royal, Sheffield”
      • Other Acts on Bill: “Song – ‘Beautiful Stars’ – Miss Ada Harcourt” (2nd on Bill), “Song – ‘Tubal Cain’ – Mr. M. Watkins” (3rd), “the Grand Ballet of La Sylphide! Or The Magic Scarf.” (4th).
      • Program Info: “Shakspere’s [sic] Tragedy of ‘Othello.’” (1st)
      • Other: performance time, ticket info, other (surrounding events at venue, venue staff)