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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1853

321 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 17

Royal Victoria Theatre. Last Night of the Engagemetn of Mr. and Mrs. STARK

Empire · Saturday 30 July 1853 · page 4

THIS. EVENING, Saturday, July 30, 1853, will be produced Sir E. L. Balwer's Play of THE LADY OF LYONS. Claude Melnotte, Mr. Stark; Pauline, Mrs. Stark. Dance, Miss A…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Tuesday 2 August 1853 · page 2

THIS EVENING (Tuesday), August 2, 1853, will be produced the celebrated Play of DAMON AND PYTHIAS; OR, THE TEST OF FRIENDSHIP. Damon, Mr. Stark; Hermione, Mrs…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Wednesday 3 August 1853 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Wednesday, August 3, 1853, will be produced Sheridan Know's celebrated Tragedy of VIRGINIUS; OR,THE LIBERATOR OF ROME. Dentatus, Mr. Grifiths; Virginius,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 August 1853 · page 4

Will be produced Sheridan Knowles' Tragedy of VIRGINIUS; or, THE LIBERATOR OF ROME. Virginius, Mr. Stark; Numitorius, Mr. Rogers: Virginia, Mrs. Stark; Servia,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Thursday 4 August 1853 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Thursday, August 4, 1853, will be produced Sir E. L. Bulwer's celebrated Play of THE LADY OF LYONS; OR, LOVE AND PRIDE. Claude Meinotte, Mr. Stark;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Friday 5 August 1853 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Friday, August 5, 1853, will be produced Edward Moora's great moral Tragedy, in 5 Acts, entitled THE GAMESTER. Mr. Beverly, Mr. Stark; Mrs. Beverly, Mrs…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Saturday 6 August 1853 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Saturday, August 6, 1853, will be produced the popular Play of VIRGINIUS; OR, THE LIBERATOR OF ROME. Virginius, Mr. Stark; Virginis, Mrs. Stark. Pas…

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[?] Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 6, 1853

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 6 August 1853 · page 2

Will be produced the popular Play of V[?]RGINIUS, or the Liberator of Rome.—Appias Cla[?]. Mr Montag[?]e; Caius Claudins and Marcus (clients to Appius), Messrs Belfield and…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. First Benefit of Mrs. Stark

Empire · Monday 8 August 1853 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Monday, August 8, 1853, will be enacted (first time in these colonies) Shakspeare's sublime Tragedy, in Five Acts (adopting the original text), entitled, KING…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Tuesday 9 August 1853 · page 2

In consequence of the numerous applications for Boxes to witness the representation of KING LEAR, arrangements have been concluded with Mr. and Mrs. STARK, to play five…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Wednesday 10 August 1853 · page 2

Last night but three of Mr. and Mrs. Stark's ongagement. THIS EVENING, Wednesday, August 10, 1853, will be produced Shakspeare's Tragedy of…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Thursday 11 August 1853 · page 2

Positively the last night but two of Mr. and Mrs. Stark's engagement. First time this season of Shakspeare's Tragedy of Macbeth, with all the original music…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Last night but one of Mr. and Mrs. Stark's engagement

Empire · Friday 12 August 1853 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Friday, August 12, 1853, will be produced Sir E. L. Bulwer's Play of THE LADY OF LYONS; OR, LOVE AND PRIDE. Claude Melnotte, Mr. Stark; Pauline, Mrs…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Saturday 13 August 1853 · page 2

Farewell Benefit of Mr. Stark, in Sydney, prior to his departure for Melbourne; and final appearance of Mr. and Mrs. Stark, who on this occasion will appear as Richard the Third, and…

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A Supper at a Hunt Ball

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 13 August 1853 · page 1

Shortly after the first detachment have got settled in their places, the music stops, and the dancers come crowding in with their panting partners, all anxious for lemonade, or anything…

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Royal Victoria a Theatre

Empire · Monday 15 August 1853 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Monday, August 15, 1853, the performance will commence with a grand Romance, entitled ONE O'CLOCK; OR, THE KNIGHT AND THE WOOD DEMON…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Tuesday 16 August 1853 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Tuesday, August 16, 1853, will be produced the Drama of THE JEWESS; OR, THE COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE. Emperor Sigismond. Mr. Belfield; Cardinal di…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Wednesday 17 August 1853 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Wednesday, August 17, 1853, will be produced the celebrated Play of PIZARRO; on, THE SPANIARDS IN PERU. Atalib, Mr. Belfield; Orezembo, Mr. Griffiths; Blind…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Saturday 20 August 1853 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Saturday, August 20, 1853, will be produced the Nautical Drama of BLACK EYED SUSAN. Admiral, Mr. Belfield; William, Mr. Griffiths; Captain Crosstree, Mr. Montague;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, August 20, 1853

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 20 August 1853 · page 2

Will be produced the Nautical Drama of BLACK LY'D SUSAN — Admiral, Mr. Belfield; Wil= liam, Mr. Griffiths; Captain Cro stree, Mr. M ntague; Doggrass, Mr. Rogers; Black Ey'd…

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