The Nautch Girl - Roles

Roles

Role Voice type Original cast
30 June 1891
Punka, the Rajah of Chutneypore baritone Rutland Barrington
Indru, his son tenor Courtice Pounds
Pyjama, the Grand Vizier comic baritone Frank Thornton
Chinna Loofa, a poor relation of Punka's mezzo-soprano Jessie Bond
Suttee and Cheetah, poor relations of Punka's sopranos Cissie Saumarez and Nellie Lawrence
Baboo Currie, proprietor of a Nautch troupe baritone Frank Wyatt
Hollee Beebee, the Nautch girl soprano Lenore Snyder
Banyan, Kalee and Tiffin, Nautch girls Louie Rowe, Annie Cole and Cora Tinnie
Bumbo, an Idol bass-baritone W. H. Denny
Chorus of Nautch Girls, Ladies of the Court, Soldiers, Priests, Coolies, Pariahs, etc.

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