Opera Scotland

Haddon Hall 1892Mr R D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company

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Haddon Hall received its first Scottish outing at the Glasgow Royalty on Boxing Day. Glasgow was suffering a period of inclement weather, which played havoc with the first performance. As the Glasgow Herald put it: 'The fog penetrated the theatre, and several voices were, in consequence, heard to disadvantage.' This did not last, fortunately, and the rest of the run was successful - two weeks at the Royalty followed by another two at the Edinburgh Lyceum. A few months later, on a return visit, the company ventured further north.