The Octoroon - Premiere - London, November 18, 1861

Title

The Octoroon - Premiere - London, November 18, 1861

Description

The Octoroon opened in London on November 18, 1861 (though with understudy to Robertson in the role of Zoe Peyton. Robertson’s first night was November 19). For several weeks the Boucicaults performed The Octoroon as it was staged in America, ending with the character Zoe committing suicide. But London audiences vocally expressed their disapproval at the protracted and graphic death of the heroine.

Date

November 18, 1861

Spatial Coverage

51.5100524,-0.1250693

Type

Performance
Performances

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