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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1886

294 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 15

Victoria Theatre. Faust Family Combination

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 July 1886 · page 5

THE second performance of this talented family in Newcastle was given last night to a good house. From beginning to end the entertainment was of first-class order, and…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 July 1886 · page 5

IN spite of the terribly element weather last night, there was a capital house at the Victoria Theatre to witness the astounding performances of the Faust family, and Herr…

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Victoria Theatre. The Faust Family

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 July 1886 · page 5

AT the Theatre last night the above-named company had an excellent house, and as good a programme as on previous evenings. After the ov[?]ure, Eug ne Faust danced…

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Liedertafel Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 9 July 1886 · page 5

THE twenty-second concert under the auspices of the Newcastle Liedertafel, took place last night at the Lyceum Hall, and proved a perfect success in every way…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 10 July 1886 · page 5

THE Faust Family Combination again appeared on the boards of the above Theatre lost evening to the best house of the season, particularly the upper portion of the hall,…

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Victoria Theatre. The Rickards-Leete Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 July 1886 · page 4

AT the theatre, this evening, Mr. Harry Rickards, whose name is as wall-known in the colonies as in London, will, along with the eminent vocal…

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Victoria Theatre. Rickards-Leete Combination

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 13 July 1886 · page 4

ONE of the best variety troupes, which have been in Newcastle for some very considerable time opened in the Victoria last evening to a splendid house. It is now…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 July 1886 · page 8

THE Rickard's-Le[?]te Company again occupied the boards of the above place of entertainment last night, and notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather there…

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Victoria Theatre. "Spoons"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 July 1886 · page 4

THE Rickards-Leete Company appeared at the above place of entertainment last night to a very good house, when an entire change of programme was submitted to the…

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Handel Quartette Society. Concert at the Hospital for Iasane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 July 1886 · page 8

LAST evening a most successful entertainment was given at the Hospital for Insane, by this society, under the general supervision of the president, Mr. F. Cane. Prior…

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Victoria Theatre

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1886 · page 5

LAST evening the Rickarde-Leete Combination of fun and humour appeared for the fifth time at the" Vic," and were greeted with an exceptionally good audience,…

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Newcastle Rowing Club Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 July 1886 · page 5

IN spite of the unfavourable weather, which ushered in the annual bell of the above popular club, the Lyceum has rarely embraced within its walls so large and unique…

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Victoria Theatre Farley's English Opera Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 July 1886 · page 5

TO-NIGHT this popular company open with the ever fresh and welcome opera "Maritans." A considerable interval has now elapsed since theatre-goers in Newcastle…

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Victoria Theatre Farley's English Opera Company. "Maritana"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 July 1886 · page 5

AN operatic season, to extend over five nights, and which promises to give much pleasure to the music-loving people of Newcastle and district began at the Victoria…

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Victoria Theatre. Farley's English Opera Company. "The Grand Duchess."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 July 1886 · page 5

LAST night Offenbach's popular opera bouffe, "The Grand Duchess," was produced before a large and appreciative audience. The dress circle was well filled,…

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Victoria Theatre. "The Bohemian Girl."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 July 1886 · page 5

THE music-loving portion of the community of Newcastle and the district were certainly slightly disappointed the other evening by the management of the company being…

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Victoria Theatre Farley's English Opera Company

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 July 1886 · page 5

THE opera of "Carmon" drew a crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last evening. The place was literally packed from floor to ceiling, hundreds either being unable to…

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Victoria Theatre. "Carmen."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1886 · page 5

DESPITE the inclemency of the weather, the second performance of George Bizet's masterpiece 'Carmen," last evening attracted a full house. Altogether considered,…

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Mayor's Fancy Dress Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1886 · page 5

The Mayor's fancy dress ball, at the Exhibition Building last night, was a great success. There were 2000 guests, including the Governor and Lady…

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Scene at a Brass Band Contest

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 July 1886 · page 10

A BRASS band contest took place in the field of the Keighley Cricket and Football Club recently. The sum of £60 was offered in prizes, and this…

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