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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1847

247 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 13

Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 March 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, the Scottish Operatic Drama of MONTROSE; OR, THE CHILDREN OF THE MIST: Earl of Montrose, Mr. Arabin; Earl of Menteith, Mr. J…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 16 March 1847 · page 3

We have had little opportunity during the past week for elaborate commentary, the standing dishes baying been served up, with sauce piquant, during the previous ton or twelve nights…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, the favourite Opera of DER FREISCHUTZ; OR, THE SEVEN CHARMED BULLETS. Rodolph, Mr. J. Howson; Casper, Mr. F. Howson; Killian,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 March 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the favourite operatic drama of MALVINA; OR, THE HALLS OF FINGAL. Oscar, Mr. J. Howson; Shilric, Mr. Griffiths; Malvina, Mrs. Ximenes; Cathlin,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 March 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the favourite Operatic Drama of MONTROSE, OR THE CHILDREN OF THE MIST. Earl of Monteith, Mr. J. Howson; Allan M'Auley, Mr. Nesbitt;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 March 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented a Drama of great interest, entitled KENILWORTH; OR, THE DAYS OF QUEEN BESS. Earl of Leicester, Mr. Arabin; Richard Varney, Mr. Nesbitt;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 March 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the Operatic Drama of MALVINA; OR, THE HALLS OF FINGAL. Oscar, Mr. J. Howson; Toscar, Mr. Spencer; Ruro, Mr. Arabin; Shilrie, Mr. Griffiths;…

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Local Intelligence. the Theatre

The Australian · Thursday 25 March 1847 · page 4

Were we of fell, ferocious, temperament, tormented with a mortal foe on whose detested head we desired to empty the vials of remorseless vengeance, we think the very Genius of…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 March 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, the popular Opera of LA SONNAMBULA. Count Rodolph, Mr. F. Howson; Elvino, Mr. J. Howson; Alessio, Mr, Arabin; Amina, Mrs Guerin; Liza, Mrs…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 March 1847 · page 2

THE public is respectfully informed that Mrs. BUSHELLE and Mr. WALLACE have kindly offered their services, and will make their last appearance in Sydney, on…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 March 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, the popular Drama of KENILWORTH; OR THE DAYS OF QUEEN BESS. Earl of Leicester, Mr. Arabin; Richard Varney, Mr. Nesbitt; Trisilian…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 March 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, the popular Opera of LOVE IN A VILLAGE. Sir William Meadows, Mr. Fenton, Young Meadows, Mr. J. Howson; Justice Woodcock, Mr. Griffiths;…

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Local Intelligence. the Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 30 March 1847 · page 3

The dramatic horizon has not dazzled us with its surpassing brilliance during the past week. Monday evening presented us a KENILWORTH, but such a conglomeration as the Tragedy of…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, March 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 March 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, the Scotch Operatic Drama, entitled MONTROSE; OR, THE CHILDREN OF THE MIST. Earl of Montrose, Mr. Arabin; Earl of Monteith, Mr. J…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 April 1847 · page 2

NOTICE. — The public is respectfully informed, that on and after Monday, April 5, the doors will be opened at half-past six o'clock, and the performance will commence…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Easter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 April 1847 · page 2

NOTICE.—Doors open at half-past six o'clock, and the performances will commence at seven. THIS EVENING, APRIL 5,…

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Local Intelligence. the Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 6 April 1847 · page 3

Considering that last week was Passion Week, the Victoria has been remarkably well attended. Love in a VILLAGE, that old but ever-pleasing Opera, was produced on Monday se'nnight, and…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 April 1847 · page 2

WILL be produced, for the second time in this colony, an Extra Extravagant Extravaganza, with new Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, Properties, and Decorations, written by G. A…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 April 1847 · page 2

WILL be produced, for the third time in this colony, an Extra Extravagant Extravaganza, With new Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, Properties, and Decorations, written by G. A…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 April 1847 · page 2

WILL be produced, for the fourth time in this colony, an Extra Extravagant Extravaganza, with new Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, Properties, and Decorations, written by G. A…

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