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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1854

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, January 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1854 · page 4

Will be produced the Nautical Drama of THE ANCHOR OF HOPE; or. The Seaman's Star. Mr. Dunmore, Mr. Hammond; Captain Walton, Mr. Richardson; Richard Hargrave, Mr. Moutague; Tom Tiller, Miss Mordaunt; Mumps, Mr. Spencer;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, January 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 January 1854 · page 4

FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. WARDE. Mr. WARDE begs most respectfully to intimate to his friends and the inhabitants of Sydney generally, that his Benefit will take place on the above-named evening, when he trusts to receive a…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Tuesday 31 January 1854 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Tuesday, January 31, 1854, the performance will communed with a Domestic Drama in [?] Acts, THE LEAR OF PRIVATE LIFE: Fitzarden, Mr. Warde; Goodall, Mr. King; Agnus, Mrs. Guerin;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Wednesday 1 February 1854 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Wednesday, February 1, 1854 will be produced the Drama, ent[?], THE DREAM[?] SEA: OR, A WRECKER'S CRIME. Launce Lynwood, Mr. Warde; Black Ralph, Mr. C. King; Alley…

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Royal Victori[?] Theatre. This Evening, February 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 3 February 1854 · page 2

Will be produced the drama entitled the LEAR OF PRIVATE LIFE; or, Father and Daughter. Goodall, Mr. King; Alvanley, Mr. Montague; Rattleton, Mr. Spencer; Gilbert Bachelor, Mr. Bruton—Agnes, Mrs. Guerin; Emily Goodall, Miss Warde;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Monday, February 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1854 · page 4

For the BENEFIT of Mr. BRUTON, who, in making this his first appeal to the public of Sydney and its vicinity, respectfully solicits a share of their patronage and support. On Monday evening will be produced the drama entitled…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1854 · page 4

Will be produced the Drama entitled THE ANCHOR OF HOPE. MT. Dunmore, Mr. Hammond; Captain Walton, Mr. Richardson; Richard Hargrave, Mr. Montague; Crabstick, Mr. Bruton; Tom Topreef, Mr. Warde; Abraham Moses, Mr. Rogers; Emily…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 February 1854 · page 4

For the BENEFIT of Mr. BRUTON, who, in making this his first appeal to the public of Sydney and its vicinity, respectfully solicits a share of their patronage and support. This Evening will be produced the drama entitled…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Tuesday 7 February 1854 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Tuesday, February 7, 1854, will be produced the celebrated Na[?] Drama, in three Acts, entitled, LAID UP IN PORT; OR, SHARKS ALONG SHORE. Diego Bruno Villanos, Mr. C. King; Chance,…

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Royal Victori[?] Theatre. This Evening, February 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 7 February 1854 · page 2

Will be produced the nautical drama entitled LAID UP IN PORT; or, Sharks along Shore. Captain Stockton, Mr. Montague; Diego Bruno Villanos, Mr. C. King; Walter Atherly, R. N., Mr. Richardson; Old Squalls, Mr. Rogers;…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Wednesday 8 February 1854 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Wednesday, February 8, 1854, will be produced the Drama, entitled, LAID UP IN PORT OR, SHARKS ALONG SHORE. Diego Bruno Villanos Mr. C. King; Chance, Mr. Warde; Walter Atherloy, R. N. Mr…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1854 · page 4

Will be produced the drama entitled LAID UP IN PORT; or, Sharks along Shore. Diego Bruno Villanos, Mr. C. King; Chance, Mr. Ward; Old Squalls, Mr. Rogers; Hyacianthus Truefit, Mr. Bruton; Monkey Squalls, Miss Mordaunt; Felicity…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February [?]1, 1864

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 11 February 1854 · page 2

Will be produce the Historical Drama, entitled, KENILWORTH, OR THE DAYS OF QUEEN BESS.—Enrl of Leicester. Mr Montagre; Richard Varney. Mr C. King; Lord Hudson, Mr…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Tuesday 14 February 1854 · page 2

THIS EVENING, Tuesday, February 14, will be produced the celebrated Domestic Drama, in two acts, entitled THE WRECK ASHORE; OR, THE ROVER'S BRIDE. Walter Barnard, Mr. Spencer; Captain…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1854 · page 4

Will be produced the celebrated domestic drama, in two acts, entitled THE WRECK ASHORE, or the Rover's Bride. Dance, Sylphide, Miss Hart; Song, "The Fountain and the Flower," Mr. W.J. Palmer, accompanied on the pianoforte by Mrs. Gibbs; Solo,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1854 · page 2

Will be produced the drama, entitled THE WRECK ASHORE, or the Rover's Bride. Miles Bertram, Mr. Montague; Walter Barnard Mr. Spencer; Captain Grampus, Mr. King; Marmaduke Magog, Mr.Rogers; Alice, Mrs.Guerin; Bella, Miss Warde; Dame…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1854 · page 2

The Evening's Entertainments will commence with the Drama entitled, NICHOLAS NICKLEBY. Ralph Nickleby, Mr. Spencer; Nicholas Nickleby, Mr. Montague; Mantilini, Mr. Bruton; Norman Noggs, Mr. King; Squeers, Mr. Rogers; Smike, Miss…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1854 · page 4

THIS Evening will be produced the Drama entitled, NICHOLAS NICKLEBY. Ralph Nickleby, Mr. Spencer; Nicholas Nickleby, Mr. Montague; Mantilini, Mr. Bruton; Newman Noggs, Mr. King; Squeers, Mr. Rogers; Smike, Miss Blanche Mordaunt;…

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[?] Victoria Theatre. This Evening, February 18, 1854

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 18 February 1854 · page 2

Will be produced the celebrated Drama entitled. NICHOLAS NICKLEBY.—Ralph Nickleby. Mr Spencer; Nicholas Nickleby. Mr Montague; Ma[?] Mr Braton; Newman Noggs. Mr…

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Royal Victoria Theatre. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers' Farewell Benefit. Monday 20th February

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 February 1854 · page 4

MUCH surprise having been expressed at the postponement of Mrs. Rogers' Benefit, her duty to herself and the public obliges her to relate the cause, which is simply this. That the person to whom the writing of the Drama was entrusted, neglected (for reasons…

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