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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1847

247 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 13

Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 June 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the admired Opera of THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH: Donald, Mr. J Howson; Chris[?]ie, Mr. Griffiths; Hela, Mr. F Howson; Eolia (the Mountain Sylph),…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 5, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Saturday 5 June 1847 · page 2

Will be presented, the admired drama of THE RED LANCE; or, THE MERRIE MEN OF HOXTON. (Characters as on previous occasions.)— After which, the Musical Burletta of WHY DON'T…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Mr. F. Howson's Benefit. on Monday Evening, 7Th June, 1847

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 June 1847 · page 3

The evening's entertainments will commence with the favourite musical drama, in two acts entitled ALLESSANDRO MASSARONI, THE BRIGAND. Prince Bianchi, Mr…

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The Governor's Ball

The Sentinel · Thursday 10 June 1847 · page 2

IT appears that his Excellency's Ball at Government House, originally appointed for her Majesty's birthday, but postponed to the 18th inst., in consequence of the illness of Mr. Fitzroy, has…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, 12Th June, 1847

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1847 · page 2

Will be performed the favourite Drama, in two Acts, entitled DON PEDRO THE CRUEL, AND DON MANUAL THE COBLER; OR, THE CORREGIDOR OF…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 12, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Saturday 12 June 1847 · page 2

Will be produced the favourite Drama, in 2 Acts, entitled DON PEDRO THE CRUEL, AND DON MANUEL THE COBBLER; OR. THE CORREGIDOR OF SEVILLE.—Don Pedro, (the Cruel)…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, 15Th June, 1847

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 June 1847 · page 2

WILL be produced the favourite tragedy of OTHELLO; OR, THE MOOR OF VENICE. Othello, Mr. Nesbitt; Iago, Mr. Griffiths; Cassio, Mr. Spencer; Desdemona, Mrs…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 June 1847 · page 4

The reformances will commence with the na[?]tical drama entitled the MINUTE GUN AT SEA [?] OR, A SAILOR'S PERILS AND A SISTER'S LOVE. A Stranger, Mr. J…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 17, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Saturday 19 June 1847 · page 2

The performance will commence with a Nautical Drama, entitled THE MINUTE GUN AT SEA: OR, A SAILOR's PERILS AND A SISTER'S LOVE.— Admiral Okwood. Mr. Fenton; A Stranger, Mr. J…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 June 1847 · page 2

The performance will commence with Auber's Opera of GUSTAVUS THE THIRD; OR, THE MASQUED BALL. Gustavus III, Mr. Griffiths; Lieut.-Colonel Lillienhorn,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 June 1847 · page 2

For the benefit of the Misses Griffiths, who humbly trust that their jurenial efforts may obtain for them a share of publio patronege. THIS EVENING, JUNE 24,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 June 1847 · page 2

The performance will commence with the Drama, entitled PRESUMPTION: OR, THE FATE OF FRANKENSTEIN. Frankenstein, Mr. Nesbitt; Ritzberg, Mr. Spencer;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 26, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Saturday 26 June 1847 · page 2

The performance will commence with a celebrated Drama, entitled PRESUMPTION; OR, THE FATE OR FRANKENSTEIN.— Prince del Piombino, Mr. Maxwell; Freankenstein, Mr. Nesbitt;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre This Evening, June 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 June 1847 · page 2

WILL be presented the admired opera, entitled THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO; OR, THE FOLLIES OF A DAY. Count Almaviva, Mr. J. Howson; Figaro, Mr. F…

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The Fancy Ball

The Sentinel · Thursday 1 July 1847 · page 2

HIS Worship the Mayor, as our readers are doubtless aware, has announced his intention of entertaining the citizens of Sydney at a Grand Fancy Ball, to be held at the Victoria Theatre,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, July 3

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

To commence with the two last Acts of WILLIAM TELL; OR, THE HERO OF SWITZERLAND. William Tell, Mr. Nesbitt; Gesler, Mr. Spencer: Michael, Mr…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, July 3, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Saturday 3 July 1847 · page 2

To commence with the two last Acts of WILLIAM TELL; OR, THE HERO OF SWITZERLAND.—(Characters as before)—After which the laughable Farce of THE SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM; OR…

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Local Intelligence. the Theatre

The Australian · Saturday 10 July 1847 · page 3

On Thursday night the Royal Victoria (with an audience packed to the ceiling) closed a lengthened campaign of unexampled prosperity. The tangible results of that season are conclusive…

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Local Intelligence. the Mayor's Fancy Ball

The Australian · Thursday 15 July 1847 · page 3

This entertainment, we are happy to state, was well attended last evening, in every respect. Never since the foundation of the Colony has such an assemblage been presented…

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The Fancy Ball

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 July 1847 · page 2

THE Right Worshipful the Mayo[?] having issued invitations for a Fancy Ball, t[?]e held at the Victoria Theatre, on Wednesday last, upwards of eight hundred ladies an[?]…

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