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Initial Run at Prince's Theatre

When
16 November to 9 December 1874
Where
Prince's Theatre, Manchester
Part of
Premiere of Cellier's The Sultan of Mocha

The opera premiered on 16 November 1874, running for 30 performances until 9 December. Furneaux Cook and Bessie Emmett starred, with a camel borrowed for authenticity.

The Sultan of Mocha was first produced at the Prince's Theatre, Manchester, on 16 November 1874. It ran for 30 performances until 9 December 1874. Furneaux Cook played the title role, and Bessie Emmett played Dolly. The production borrowed a camel from the local zoo for Middle-Eastern authenticity. The work was taken off for the annual pantomime but returned in March 1875.

Sources

  1. The Sultan of Mocha Wikipedia, revision of 2025-04-23

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