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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1836

145 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 8

The Theatre

The Australian · Friday 26 August 1836 · page 2

The Drama of Tekeli has been re-produced since our last publication. Mr. Mackay has thought it advisable to seek his fortunes in another land. He was a very valuable…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney. Great Success of Blue Board!!!

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1836 · page 2

THIS EVENING (Saturday), August 27,1836, will be repeated the Splendid Spectacle of BLUE BEARD; or, FEMALE CURIOSITY. To conclude with the Scottish Drama of GILDEROY the…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Sydney Herald · Monday 29 August 1836 · page 2

THIS EVENING, MONDAY, August 29, 1836, will be presented Shakspeare's admired Tragedy, in Five Acts, of RICHARD III.; the part of Richard, Duke of Gloster, by Mr…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 30 August 1836 · page 2

The long promised spectacle of Blue Beard has at lengh been produced; and notwithstanding our expectation having been a good deal excited by the grandear of the play bills, there was no feeling of…

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The Theatre

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Wednesday 31 August 1836 · page 2

" I am SIR ORACLE, And when I ope my lips let no dog bark." A Mr. Barton, who attaches to his nomenclature the important appendage--…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 1 September 1836 · page 2

In consequence of the universal applause with which the Splendid Spectacle of BLUE BEARD has been received, it will be repeated THIS EVENING (Thursday.)—To conclude with THE DEVIL…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Friday 2 September 1836 · page 3

On Monday night Richard III. was produced; the part of Richard being allotted to Mr. Barton, "from the London Theatres"—lucus d non lucendo. It is evident that Mr…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 September 1836 · page 2

The Public is respectfully informed, that the Piece of BLUE BEARD, being received with constant shouts of approbation, it will be repeated THIS EVENING, and the DEVIL TO PAY…

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Theatre-royal, Sydney

The Sydney Monitor · Saturday 3 September 1836 · page 2

The Public is respectfully informed that the piece of Bea[?]d, being received with constant shouts of approbation, it will be repeated on Saturday, and the Devil to Pay, having given general…

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The Theatre. (Concluded from our last.)

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Saturday 3 September 1836 · page 2

"I am SIR ORACLE And when I ope my lips let no dog hark." His appearance on entering served to foster these expectations, for he certainly…

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Concert

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 September 1836 · page 2

We are informed that Mrs. Chester's Concert was not well attended, notwithstanding which drawback the performance was generally worthy of a better…

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Mrs. Chester's Concert

The Sydney Monitor · Saturday 3 September 1836 · page 3

MRS. CHESTER'S Concert took place on Wednesday Evening, in the Saloon of the Royal Hotel, and notwithstanding the damp and chillness of the evening, the room was…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Australian · Tuesday 6 September 1836 · page 2

On TUESDAY, September 6, 1836, will be performed the Popular Operatic Drama of CLARI THE MAID OK MILAN. After which, the Interlude of MR. and MRS. PRINGLE. To conclude…

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Theatre-royal, Sydney

The Sydney Monitor · Wednesday 7 September 1836 · page 2

On Thursday Evening, September 8, 1836, will be performed for the first time in this colony, the admired drama called, THE RENT DAY. The Entertainments to conclude with the Grand Eastern…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Sydney Herald · Thursday 8 September 1836 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Thursday, September 8 will be produced for the first time in this Colony, a domestic Drama of grrat interest, called THE RENT DAY, and Distraining for Rent:—…

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Mr. Wallace's Concert

The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser · Thursday 8 September 1836 · page 2

We refer our readers to the Programe of that gentleman's entertainment, which takes place on Wednesday next, at the Saloon of the Royal Hotel—Mr. W…

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Theatre

The Sydney Times · Saturday 10 September 1836 · page 2

Whilst by their coarse applause, the ignorant, the vulgar and profane, do no less injury to the Drama, than do the sanctimonious by their Pharisaical roviliugs; men…

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The Theatre

Commercial Journal and Advertiser · Saturday 10 September 1836 · page 2

"I am SIR ORACLE, And when I ope my lips let no dog bark." The remarks in our last number called forth by the infamous conduct of certain…

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Theatre Royal, Sydney

The Sydney Herald · Monday 12 September 1836 · page 2

THIS EVENING, September 12, will be peformed Shakspeare's admited Play, in five acts, called HENRY THE FOURTH, (first part); King Henry, Mr. Lane; Prince John, Mrs…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 13 September 1836 · page 2

During the past week nothing especially interesting has appeared. Blue Beard however has been greeted with the plaudits of very full houses. The management of the…

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