A Chinese Honeymoon premieres, first musical to run over 1,000 performances (October 1899)
- When
- 1899
- Where
- Theatre Royal, Hanley
- Episodes
- 1
A Chinese Honeymoon, a musical comedy, premiered at the Theatre Royal in Hanley, England, on 16 October 1899. The work is recognized as the first musical to run for more than 1,000 performances, a status achieved through its subsequent touring and London engagements.
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Background and detail
Background. A Chinese Honeymoon is a musical comedy in two acts. The work features music by Howard Talbot, with additional contributions from Ivan Caryll and others. Lyrics were provided by Harry Greenbank and others. The piece opened at the Theatre Royal in Hanley, England, on 16 October 1899, before touring extensively.
Location Context. The Theatre Royal, Hanley, was a theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Hanley is one of the six towns that amalgamated to form the city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England. The theatre's history includes the opening of the Royal Pottery Theatre in Hanley in 1852.
Sources
- A Chinese Honeymoon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
- Theatre Royal, Hanley Wikipedia, revision of 2024-09-25
- Hanley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09
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