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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1836

145 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 8

The Theatre

The Sydney Monitor · Saturday 4 June 1836 · page 2

THE Theatre, we perceive, re-opens on Monday evening, under a new management. Mr. Knowles has been appointed stage manager, and if the manager is to be a…

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Mr. Wallace's Concert

The Sydney Monitor · Saturday 4 June 1836 · page 3

Mr Wallace's Concert was given on Wednesday evening, in the Saloon of the Royal Hotel. We do not know how many persons this room will hold. It was nearly full. and we…

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Wednesday's Concert

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Tuesday 7 June 1836 · page 4

All admirers and good judges of music recherche join in acknowledging the exquisite treat afforded to the ear at Mr[?] Wallace's Wednesday Evening's…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 16 June 1836 · page 2

THIS EVENING, June 16, 1836, will be performed for the third time in this Colony, and by particular desire, Shakspeare's admired Play in five Acts, called the MERCHANT OF…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Sydney Herald · Monday 20 June 1836 · page 2

THIS EVENING, JunE 20, 1836, will be performed for the third time in this Colony, and by particular desire, Shakspeare's admired Play, in five Acts, called the MERCHANT OF…

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The Theatre

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 June 1836 · page 2

On Thursday evening was performed to a respectable house, the " Two Drovets," a border piece, with the " May Queen" ns an interlude, and…

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Theatre-royal, Sydney

The Sydney Herald · Monday 27 June 1836 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Monday, June 27, will be performed the Comedy of THE HEIR AT LAW, to conclude with the New Caledonian Drama of THE TWO DROVERS…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 30 June 1836 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Thursday, June 30. will be performed the popular Drama of THE BLIND BOY. Edmond. Mrs Jones; Kalig. Mr. Mackay; Oberto, Mr. Knowles. After…

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Theatre Royal

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1836 · page 2

Attracted by the favorable notices which had appeared in several of our colonial Journals, of the success of a drama entitled The Two Drovers founded on the tale of the…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Sydney Herald · Monday 4 July 1836 · page 2

THIS EVENING, July 4, 1836, will be presented the grand Melo-dramatic Spectacle entitled TIMOUR THE TARTAR. Timour (for the 1st time) Mr. Mackay. The piece will…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 5 July 1836 · page 2

WE find the Colonist of last Thursday outrageous in its abuse not only of this species of amusement, but of all that partake of it; the writer classes all such persons indiscriminately…

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Theatre Royal Sydney

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1836 · page 2

THIS DAY, July 9, will be produced, for the first time this season (by desire of the American Gentlemen now in Part) the popular Nautical Drama of THE RED ROVER. In the first Act will be…

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Power's Reception at the New York Theatre

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1836 · page 3

To my first night at New York, then, I looked with much anxiety, and net without reason. I had, contrery to the advice of many friends, given up a large income, the continuance of which the…

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The Concert

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1836 · page 3

Mr. Wallace's Concert, we hear took place last night at the Theatre Royal, but not having been complimeted with the ticket of admission usual in such cases, we…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Friday 15 July 1836 · page 2

On Tuesday night His Excellency, the Governor honored the Drama with his patronage. The selection of the performances having been conceded to His Excellency…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Australian · Friday 15 July 1836 · page 2

TO-MORROW EVENING, July 16, 1836, will be performed the Merchant of Venice; to conclude with the Comedy of Three Weeks after Marriage. The following prices are in active proparation, and…

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Mr. Wallace's Concert

The Australian · Friday 15 July 1836 · page 2

Took place on Wednesday night, and notwithstanding the muddy state of the streets and roads from the late rains, a very numerous assemblage of rank and fashion appeared…

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Theatre Royal

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1836 · page 2

In a late number of our Journal, we inserted an article under the head of Theatre Royal, the recollection, of which must be fresh in the memory of our readers. The…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 July 1836 · page 2

THIS EVENING, July 16, 1836, will be performed the Merchant of Venice; to conclude with the Comedy of Three Weeks after Marriage. The following Pieces are in active preparation, and will be…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 19 July 1836 · page 2

On Friday evening the band of the 4th Regiment performed at the Theatre Royal, for the benefit of the School of Industry. His Excellency, suite, and family, with a…

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