Royal Princess's Theatre (Edinburgh) :[Photocopies of six posters advertising performances by Maori warrior chiefs. 1863].

All photocopies are copies from originals in the National Library of Australia, Manuscript Section MS 3241. RAAM number 7544 (11632). "Maori documents. 1835-1860".

Includes:

Succession of novelties!!! Engagement of the New Zealand Maori warrior chiefs! nine in number, male and female ... first appearance in Scotland on Monday Sept 21st 1863 and every evening during the week, in an entirely new drama, written expressly for their peculiar performance by R P Whitworth, esq (of Australia), supported by the dramatic resident company, commencing (at half-past seven) with the drama called "Wahena! or the Maori queen". [ie "Wahine"]

Patronized by Her Most Gracious Majesty, the Queen, Greatest sensation of the season!!! Engagement of the New Zealand Maori warrior chiefs! nine in number, male and female. On Thursday and Friday, Sept 25th and 26th ... "Wahena or the Maori Queen". ... Names of the Maoris: Sydna Terru ... (chieftainess of the Tawera tribe) ... Aperahama Pungatera ... (Ngatihinetu, Waikato) ... Henari Piri Mete ... (Ngapuhi, Hokianga) ... Rangatira Moetara ... (Rarawa, Kaitaia) ... Pene Tutu ... (Ngati Kahungunu, East Cape) ... Riki-Woon ... (Ngatihinetu, Waikato) ... Tama Hanea ... (Rarawa, Kaitaia) ... Wiremu Whakaheke ... (infant son of Pauro Whakaheke and of Wiripini Te Kani) ... Sydna Pakia (Chief of Ngaterangi, Bay of Plenty).

Patronized by Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen ... One week more, and positively the last, of the New Zealand Maori Warrior Chiefs, nine in number - male and female. On Monday 28th Sept & Tuesday 29th Sept 1863 ... the drama of the "Maori Queen". (Cast Mr J Masters, Mr J James, Mr J Hillier, Mr Charles Mortimer, Miss Jessie Glen, Mrs C Mortimer, Mrs C H Moorhouse, and the Maori warriors). The music selected and arranged by Mr R B Stewart.

Mr J Hillier begs to announce his Farewell benefit and last appearance but two on Wednesday September 30 [1863] ... after which the Maori Chiefs will appear in their highly interesting entertainment, consisting of native songs, war dances, games, &c, &c

Patronized by Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and The Prince & Princess of Wales. Two more grand illuminated morning performances! Wednesday, first, Sept 30th and Saturday first, October 3rd, and positively the last of the New Zealand Maori Warrior Chiefs, nine in number - male and female, aided by the dramatic presentation of the "Maori Queen"!. Music selected and arranged by Mr R B Stewart. Scenic illustrations by Mr William Channing.

Patronized by Her Most gracious Majesty the Queen! and the Prince and Princess of Wales. Unabated attraction!! last three nights of the New Zealand Maori Warrior Chiefs (nine in number - male and female) ... to be followed by the drama of the "Maori Queen". ... On Friday 2nd October. General benefit of the Maori Chiefs and their last appearance but one. The last morning performance of the New Zealand chiefs is fixed for Saturday first, October 3rd. [1863].

Printed by Reid, printer, Nottingham Place, Edinburgh.

The names of the Maori chiefs as listed are similar to those listed in a group who toured and performed the melodrama "Whakeau" (also by Robert Percy Whitworth) in Australia in 1862 under Dr McGaurin, and are then said to have "broken up". (See list in "Hariru Wikitoria!" by Brian Mackrell, 1985, page 14 - a book which deals mainly with another touring group). On pages 47-49, Mackrell states that this group may have been organised from Australia by one M. G. Hegartz.

The Maori chiefs appeared with the resident group of European performers, including Mr and Mrs Charles Mortimer, Mr J Masters, Mr J Hillier, Mr J James, Miss Jennie Glen, and Mrs C H Moorhouse.

Quantity: 11 photocopy/ies.

Physical Description: Photocopies on sheets 420 x 297 mm.