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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1848

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 May 1848 · page 2

Will be presented, for the second time in this colony, a musical Drama, entitled THIS HOUSE TO BE SOLD (the property of the late William Shakespeare), INQUIRE…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1848 · page 2

Will be presented the popular Opera of THE BOHEMIAN GIRL. Count Arnheim, Mr. Rogers; Florestein, Mrs. Ximenes; Thaddeus, Mr. J. Howson; Devilshoof, Mr. F. Howson;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1848 · page 2

WILL be presented, for the third time in this colony, a musical Drama, entitled THIS HOUSE TO BE SOLD, (the property of the late William Shakespeare), INQUIRE…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 May 1848 · page 2

Will be presented a domestic Drama, entitled THE MAY QUEEN; on, A FATHER'S CRIME. Hugh Bowyer, Mr. Spencer; Sergeant Stephen Sampson Mr. Arabin; Caleb…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 May 1848 · page 2

Will be presented a domestic Drama, written by J. B. Buckstone, Esq., entitled THE MAY QUEEN; OR, A FATHER'S CRIME. Hugh Bowyer, Mr. Spencer; Calcb Pipkin, Mr…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Queen's Birthday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 May 1848 · page 2

IN consequence of this being a general holiday, the Theatre will be opened, and the entertainments are selected to add to the mirth of the joyful occasion. Previous to the rising of the…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1848 · page 2

Will be produced, Bellini's admired Opera of LA SONNAMBULA, with all the original music. Count Rodolph, Mr. F. Howson; Elvino, Mr. J. Howson: Aressio, Mr. Arabin;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 May 1848 · page 2

Will be presented the popular Drama, entitled THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST: o[?] A GIPSY STORY, Captain Hugh Lavrock, Mr. Spencer; Alfred, Mr. J. Howson; Cheap…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, 29Th May

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 May 1848 · page 2

Will be presented an Operatic Drama, entitled FOR ENGLAND HO; The Commandant, Mr. Spencer; Sir Francis Faddle, Mr. Arabin; Captain Laurel, Mr. F. Howson; Enrico…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, May 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 30 May 1848 · page 2

Will be presented an Operatic Drama, entitled FOR ENGLAND HO! The Commandant, Mr. Spencer; Sir Francis Paddle, Mr. Arabin; Captain Laurel, Mr. F. Howson; Enrico…

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Theatre

The Sydney Daily Advertiser · Thursday 1 June 1848 · page 2

WE have been highly gratified at the Victoria Theatre this season, by the performance of some of the best pieces ever got up, and certainly the best acting ever…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 June 1848 · page 2

Will be produced, Barnett's Opera, entitled THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH. With all the original music. Baillie Macwhappol, Mr. Rogers; Donald, Mr. J. Howson; Christie,…

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Theatre

The Sydney Daily Advertiser · Saturday 3 June 1848 · page 2

CONSIDERATION for the happiness and comfort of others, especially when it emanates from those high in power, towards our less fortunate brethren in comparative humble…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 June 1848 · page 2

Will be produced, the operatic drama, entitled FOR ENGLAND HO! The Commandant, Mr. Spencer; Sir Francis Faddle, Mr. Arabin; Captain Laurel, Mr. F. Howson;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 June 1848 · page 2

WILL be produced, a Drama, in three acts, entitled AGNES DE VERE; on, A WIFE'S REVENGE. Sir William Gordon, Mr. Rogers; Alfred de Vere, Mr. Arabin;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 June 1848 · page 2

WILL he produced, the admired Opera, in three Acts, entitled THE MOUNTAIN SYLPH. Baillie Macwhapple, Mr. Rogers; Donald, Mr. J. Howson; Christie, Mr…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 June 1848 · page 2

WILL be produced, the admired Opera, in three Acts, entitled GUY MANNERING: or THE GIPSEY'S PROPHECY. Colonel Mannering, Mr. Spencer; Henry Bertram,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening. June 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 June 1848 · page 2

Will be produced a drama, in three acts, entitled AGNES DE VERE; OR, A WIFE'S REVENGE. Sir William Gordon, Mr. Rogers; Alfred De Vere, Mr. Arabin; Edward…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 June 1848 · page 2

Will be produced a Romantic Drama, entitled THE HERMIT OF WARKWORTH. Earl Osrick, Mr. Arabin; the Hermit of Warkworth, Mr. Spencer; Edwy, Mr. J. Howson;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, June 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 June 1848 · page 2

Will be produced the favourite Opera of GUY MANNERING: or THE GIPSY'S PROPHECY. Colonel Mannering, Mr. Spencer; Henry Bertram, Mr. J. Howson; Dominie…

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