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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1847

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Local Intelligence. the Theatre

The Australian · Saturday 14 August 1847 · page 3

The Theatrical hemisphere appears to participate the dreary dullness which at present pervades the Commercial and the Social. Go where one will—turn how one may—"NOTHING…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 August 1847 · page 2

Will be presented a new Drama, entitled GUIDO FAWKES; OR, THE PROPHETESS OF ORDSALL CAVE. Master Humphrey Chetham, Mr. Arabin; Robert…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 14, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Saturday 14 August 1847 · page 2

Will be presented, (with new scenery and machinery) a new Drama, entitled GUIDO FAWKES; OR, THE PROPHETESS OF ORDSALL CAVE.—Master Humphrey Chetham. Mr. Arabin; Father Oldcome, Mr…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Tomorrow Evening, August 19, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Wednesday 18 August 1847 · page 2

Will be produced, the popular Opera, in 3 Acts, entitled LOVE IN A VILLAGE, with all the original music.—Sir William Meadows. Mr. Fenton; Young Meadows, Mr. J. Howson; Justice…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 August 1847 · page 2

Will be produced the popular Opera, in three acts, entitled LOVE IN A VILLAGE. Young Meadows, Mr. J. Howson; Justice Woodcock, Mr. Griffiths; Hawthorn, Mr. F…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Friday 20 August 1847 · page 3

We hied us to the Victoria, on Saturday, to witness the new drama, GUIDO FAUX. Ere, however, the curtain ascended, Mr. Griffiths stepped forward, and, with a visage, like unto his who…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 August 1847 · page 2

Will be produced the popular drama, entitled GUIDO FAWKES; OR, THE PROPHETESS OF ORDSALL CAVE, Robert Cateby, Mr. Spencer; Watling Wilduck, Mr. F. Howson;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 21, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Saturday 21 August 1847 · page 2

Will be produced, the popular Drama, entitled GUIDO FAWKES; oa, THE PROPHESTESS OF ORDSALL CAVE.—Master Humphrey Chetham, Mr. Maxwell; Father Oldcome, Mr. Collins; Robert…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 August 1847 · page 2

Will be produced a drama, by E. Stirling, Esq., entitled NORAH CREINA, Gormon O'Grady, Mr. Spencer; Roderick O'Conner, Mr. Arabin; Timothy Tit, Mr. F. Howson;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 August 1847 · page 2

Will be produced a drama, by E. Stirling, Esq., entitled NORAH CREINA. Gormon O'Grady, Mr. Spencer; Roderick O'Conner, Mr. Arabin; Timothy Tit, Mr. F. Howson;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre To-morrow Evening, August 26, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Wednesday 25 August 1847 · page 2

Will be presented the favourite Opera of LA SONNAMBULA. (with all the original music.)—Count Rodolph, Mr. F. Howson; Elvino, Mr. J. Howson; Allessio, Mr. Arabin; Notary, Mr. Fenton; Amina,…

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Original Poetry. Dialogue of a Brother and Sister After a Ball

Sydney Chronicle · Wednesday 25 August 1847 · page 4

"And was she very beautiful, And was she very fair? And had she many jewels In her dark and glossy hair?"…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 August 1847 · page 2

Will be presented the favorite Opera of LA SONNAMBULA. Count Rodolph, Mr. F. Howson; Elvino, Mr. J. Howson; Allessio, Mr. Arabin; Amina, Mrs. Guerin; Liza,…

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Local Intelligence. the Theatre

The Australian · Friday 27 August 1847 · page 3

Despite the potty attempt to create a sensation, we had resolved to have abstained from further notice of the defection of Mr. Nesbitt from the Victoria Theater, because of that…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 August 1847 · page 2

WILL be produced the popular opera, in three acts, entitled LOVE IN A VILLAGE. Young Meadows, Mr. J. Howson; Justice Woodcock, Mr. Griffiths; Hawthorn, Mr. F…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 28, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Saturday 28 August 1847 · page 2

Will be presented the admired Opera entitled LOVE IN A VILLAGE.—Sir William Meadows. Mr. Fenton; Young Meadows, Mr. J. Howson: Justice Woodcock, Mr. Griffiths; Hawthorn, Mr.F…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 August 1847 · page 2

Will be produced a Drama, entitled THE DEVIL'S DUCAT; OR, THE GIFT OF MAMMON. Mammon, Mr. Griffiths; Astolpho, Mr. Arabin; Leandro, Mr. J. Howson;…

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The Theatre

The Australian · Tuesday 31 August 1847 · page 3

Last night THE DEVIL'S DUCAT of Douglas Jerrold was presented for the first time. A glittering spectacle, it further possesses the sterling attraction of nervous language, poetical…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 August 1847 · page 2

Will be produced a Drama, entitled THE DEVIL'S DUCAT; OR, THE GIFT OF MAMMON. Mammon, Mr. Griffiths; Astolpho, Mr. Arabin; Leandro, Mr. J. Howson;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. To-morrow Evening, September 2, 1847

Sydney Chronicle · Wednesday 1 September 1847 · page 2

Will be produced, on a scale of great magnificence, a Drama, written by Douglas Jerrold, Esq., author of "Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures," &c., &c., entitled THE DEVIL'S DUCAT; OR, THE GIFT…

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