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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1847

247 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 13

Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 April 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, for the first time in this colony, a Drama, entitled THE RANSOM; AN ANECDOTE OF MONTESQUIEU. The President Montesquieu, Mr. Griffiths; M…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 April 1847 · page 2

NOTICE.—Doors open at half past six o'clook, and the performances will commence at seven. THIS EVRNING, APRIL 13,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 April 1847 · page 2

In consequence of a severe cold, Mrs. GUBBIN will be unable to play the part of Amina, in the Opera of LA SONNAMBULA. The Drama of THERESE. and the Farce of…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 April 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the admired Drama of the RANSOM; AN ANECDOTE OF MONTESQUIEU. The President Montesquieu, Mr. Griffiths; M. Durvalle, Mr. N[?]sbitt;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 April 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, (for the first time in this colony,) a drama, of intense interest, called THE LOVE GIFT: OR, THE TRIALS OF POVERTY. Jack Walters. Mr. Spencer;…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 20 April 1847 · page 3

We have been somewhat remiss of late in noting the performances at the Victoria, but a repetition, of old and well-known favourites called for little, comment, and therefore we con…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 April 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, (for the second time in this colony,) a drama, of intense interest, called THE LOVE GIFT: OR, THE TRIALS OF POVERTY. Jack Walters, Mr. Spencer;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 April 1847 · page 2

By desire and under the immediate patronage of the HONORABLE THE SPEAKER of the Legislative Council, and several families of distinction…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 April 1847 · page 2

Will be presented, for the third time, a Drama of intense interest, entitled THE LOVE GIFT; OR, THE TRIALS OF POVERTY. Jack Walters, Mr. Spencer; Captain Peter Paul,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 April 1847 · page 2

Will be presented (for the first time) a Drama, by E. Stirling, Esq., entitled CLARISSE; OR, THE MERCHANT'S DAUGHTER, La Roche, Mr. Spencer; Robert, Mr. Nesbitt;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, April 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 April 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, for the last time this season, Weber's admired Opera, in three Acts, entitled DER FREISCHUTZ; OR, THE SEVEN CHARMED BULLETS. Rodolph,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented, for the last time this season the admired Opera, in three acts, entitled LOVE IN A VILLAGE. Sir William Meadows, Mr. Fenton: Young Meadows, Mr. J…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 3[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented (for the first time), an Opera, in three Acts, entitled DON JOHN OF AUSTRIA. Brother Carols, or Charles V. Mr. Nesbitt; Philip II, Mr. J. Howson;…

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Local Intelligence. the Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 4 May 1847 · page 3

Last night Mr. Nathan's Opera Don JOHAN of Austria, made its debut to a crowded and brilliant audience, such as rarely irradiates the Royal Victoria, unless on high and special…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented (for the second time), an Opera, in three Acts, entitled DON JOHN OF AUSTRIA. Brother Carlos, or Charles V., Mr. Nesbitt; Philip II, Mr. J. Howson;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented (for the third time), an Opera, in three Acts, entitled DON JOHN OF AUSTRIA. Brother Carlos, or Charles V., Mr. Nesbitt; Philip [?], Mr. J. Howson;…

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Exhibition of Pictures. To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 May 1847 · page 3

GENTLEMEN,—NOW that the Legislative Council has met, and it may be expected that a large number of gentlemen are in town capable of appreciating and promoting works of art, I…

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Exhibition of Pictures. To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 May 1847 · page 3

GENTLEMEN,—I perceive in your journal of yesterday, a letter signed A.B., relative to the above exhibition, and I fully agree with the writer of that letter. A collection of works…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented (for the fourth time), an Opera, in three Acts, entitled DON JOHN OF AUSTRIA. Brother Carlos, or Charles V., Mr. Nesbitt; Philip II, Mr. J. Howson;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented (for the first time in this Colony), a Drama, entitled FORTUNATUS; OR THE CONSCRIPT BROTHERS. Conrad, Phillip, and Edward, the Conscripts, Mr…

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