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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1847

247 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 13

Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, January 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 January 1847 · page 2

Will be produced, a Drama of peculiar interest, entitled THE BATTLE OF AUSTERLITZ; OR, THE SOLDIER'S BRIDE. In which will be introduced a tableaux of Napoleon,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Juvenile Night

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 January 1847 · page 2

In compliance with the wishes of several Families, the Pantomime will be played at half-price, and the performances arranged to terminate at eleven O'clock…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, January 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 January 1847 · page 2

Will be presented, for the first time this season, Bellini's admired Opera of LA SONNAMBULA. Count Rodolph, Mr. F. Howson; Elvino, Mr. J. Howson; Alessio, Mr. Arabin;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, January 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1847 · page 2

Will be presented the Domestic Drama of the RENT DAY. Grantly, Mr. Arabin; Martin Hey wood, Mr. Nesbitt; Toby Heywood, Mr. Spencer; Bullfrog, Mr.F. Howson; Silver…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, January 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 January 1847 · page 2

Will be presented, (for the first time in this colony) an admired Play, entitled THE COUNTRY SQUIRE: OR, TWO DAYS AT THE HALL. Squire Broadlands, Mr…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, January 12[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 January 1847 · page 2

Will be presented Bellini's admired Opera, entitled LA SONNAMBULA. Count Rodolph, Mr. F. Howson; Elvino, Mr. J. Howson; Alessio, Mr. Arabin; Amina, Mrs…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, January 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 January 1847 · page 2

Will be presented the admired Scottish Drama, entitled THE WARLOCK OF THE GLEN; OR, THE HOUSE OF GLENCAIRN, Clanronald, Mr. Spencer; Mathew,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, January 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 January 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, (for the second time), the popular Drama, entitled THE COUNTRY SQUIRE; OR, TWO DAYS AT THE HALL. Squire Broadlands, Mr. Griffiths; George…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, January 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the celebrated drama, entitled LA SONNAMBULA, Count Rodolph, Mr. F. Howson; Elvino, Mr. J. Howson; Alessio, Mr. Arabin; Amina, Mrs. Guerin;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, January 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 January 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the popular Drama, entitled THERESE; OR, THE ORPHAN OF GENEVA. Carwin, Mr. Nesbitt; Fontaine, Mr. Griffiths; Lavigne, Mr F. Howson; Therese,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, 25Th January

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 January 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, for the first time in this colony, a drama, by E. Stirling, Esq., called the CABIN BOY; OR, THE PIRATE'S VICTIM. Henri, Mr. J. Howson; Vincen[?],…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, 26Th January

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, for the second time in this colony, a drama, by E. Stirling, Esq., called the CABIN BOY; OR, THE PIRATE'S VICTIM. Henri, Mr. J. Howson; Vincent,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, 28Th January

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 January 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, (for the first time this season), Barnett's Grand Romantic Opera, in 3 acts, entitled the MOUNTAIN SYLPH. Donald, Mr. J. Howson; Christie, Mr. Griffiths;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 February 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, (for the first time in this colony,) an Historical Play, entitled MASTER CLARKE; OR, THE LAST DAYS OF THE COMMONWEALTH: King Charles II.,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, the admired Drama, entitled THE CABIN BOY; OR, THE PIRATE'S VICTIM: Henri, Mr. J. Howson; Vincent, Mr. Arabin; Ballandier, Mr. F. Howson;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, the admired Opera, entitled THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH. Donald Mr. J. Howson; Christie, Mr. Griffiths; Hela, Mr. F. Howson; Hobbie, Mr. Arabin; Eolia,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 February 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, the admired Opera, entitled LA SONNAMBULA. Count Rodolph, Mr. F. Howson; Elvino, Mr. J. Howson; Alesso, Mr. Arabin; Amina, Mrs. Guerin;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, an Historical Drama, by the author of the Charcoal Burner. &c., entitled THE BATTLE OF SEDGEMOOR; OR, THE DAYS OF MONMOUTH AND KIRK…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 9 February 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, an Historical Drama, by the author of the Charcoal Burner, &c., entitled THE BATTLE OF SEDGEMOOR; OR, THE DAYS OF MONMOUTH AND KIRK…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Thursday 11 February 1847 · page 3

Since the accession of Mr. Griffiths to the reins of Dramatic. Government, the ameliorations of the Victoria have been marked and rapid. Mr. Griffiths has set to work in down…

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