THE D'OYLY CARTE OPERA COMPANY

Lisa Walton (1878)

[Born Newcastle upon Tyne 5 Dec 1857, died Tynesmouth 26 Aug 1879]

After a short stint as a concert artist, Lisa Walton (born Elizabeth Isabella Watkin) succeeded Giulia Warwick as Constance in the original production of The Sorcerer at the Opera Comique in February 1878 when Miss Warwick moved up to Aline. Miss Walton also played the Plaintiff when Trial by Jury replaced The Spectre Knight as the curtain-raiser in March. Her career with the Company ended when The Sorcerer was withdrawn in May.

Miss Walton returned to the concert stage, but died the following year at age 21.

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