Tannett, Benjamin, [?] - 1864
Dates
- Existence: Died 1864
Biography
A married scene painter and actor who migrated to Victoria, Australia in the 1850’s. He continued his work there, specialising in “picturesque realisations” such as cities and countryside. After providing the scenery for ‘Julius Caesar’ on the 10th September 1864, he was found dead at his home in Richmond four days later.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
'Charles XII'; 'The Secret!'; 'Soldier's Progress!' Playbill, 1850
Performed on Thursday 10 October 1850 at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
'Dumb Man if Manchester'; 'Cross of Death' or 'The Dog Witness!'; 'Jack Robinson and His Monkey'; 'King John' Playbill, 1850
Performed on Thursday 31 October 1850 at Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
'Masaniello' or 'Fisherman of Naples'; 'No Song, No Supper' Playbill, 1851
Performed on Wednesday 29 January 1851 at Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
'Rivals'; 'Time Tries All' Playbill, 1853
Performed on Friday 27 May 1853 at Surrey Theatre and Music Hall Westbar, Sheffield.
'Robert the Bruce!'; 'Cinderella of the Crystal Slipper' or 'Harlequin and the Peri of the Mist' Playbill, 1853
Performed on Saturday 16 April 1853 at Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
'Romeo and Juliet'; 'The Middy Ashore' Playbill, 1850
Performed on Friday 8 October 1850 at Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
'Serious Family' or 'A Hint to Hypocrites'; 'Delicate Ground!'; 'Done on Both Sides' Playbill, 1850
Performed on Friday 25 October 1850 at Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
'Thirteenth Chime' or 'The Monk, the Mask and the Murderer'; 'Mysteries of Paris' or 'The Orphan Street Singer' Playbill, 1859
Performed on Monday 1 April 1859 at Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield.