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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1855

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Opening of the Prince of Wales Theatre

Empire · Monday 12 March 1855 · page 5

A new era in the theatrical world of Sydney commences this evening. The opening of the Prince of Wales Theatre—a splendid addition to our places of public amusement—forms a new…

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Prince of Wales Theatre, Casterongh-street

Empire · Tuesday 13 March 1855 · page 4

The public are respectially informed that arrangements have been made with Mrs. Brougham, Madamo Sara Flower, Mrs Cibbs, Messrs. F. and J. Howson, and Mr. Howard, who will shortly appear…

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Royal Lyceum Theatre. Three successful pieces Triumphant success of the Unfinished [?] Second night of Wardock kennilson; or, the Wild Woman of the Villlage

Empire · Tuesday 13 March 1855 · page 4

THIS EVENING Tuesday will be represented Fitzhall's Romanile Drama of WARDOCK KENNILSON; or. THE WILD WOMAN OF THE VILLAE, Naval Horupipe, Master Horatio, "Lila's a Lady." by…

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Royal Lyceum Theatre

Empire · Wednesday 14 March 1855 · page 4

THIS EVENING, March 14th, 1855, will he produced, for the first time these 4 years, Mr. Beltfield's Pathetic Drama of RETRIBUTION; or the DRUNKARD'S CURSE. Melville (a gentleman ruined by dissipation),…

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Prince of Wales Theatre. Castlercagh-street

Empire · Wednesday 14 March 1855 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Wednesday, March 14,1855, will be presented (for the second and last time), Sheridan Knowles' celebrated Play of THE HUNCHBACK. Characters by Messrs. Waller, Warde, Tuthill, Russell,…

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Royal Lyceum Theatre

Empire · Thursday 15 March 1855 · page 6

THIS EVENING, March 15th, 1855, will be presented, for the second time, Mr. Belfield's successful drama of RETRIBUTION; or, THE DRUNKARD'S CURSE. Song, "Lilla's a Lady," Mr. Summers. After which, the…

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The Prince of Wales Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 March 1855 · page 4

As this new and costly structure is now rapidly approaching completion, it may not be out of place to offer a few remarks desenptive of its [?]ading features, and the general advantages which it presents as a public source of amusement. It was commenced at…

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Prince of Wales Theatre. Castlereagh-street

Empire · Thursday 15 March 1855 · page 6

THIS EVENING, Thursday, March 15, 1855, will be produced Shakspeare's celebrated Tragedy of HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK Characters by Messrs. Graham, J. Milne, Warde, Waller, Russell, Stewart, Hammond,…

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The Prince of Wales Theatre

Empire · Friday 16 March 1855 · page 5

The following is the address delivered by Mr. John Gordon Grilliths, on the occasion of opening "the Prince of Wales" Theatre:- Thanks, patrons, friends, Oh had my heart a tone…

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Royal Lyceum Theatre

Empire · Saturday 17 March 1855 · page 4

ST. PATRICK'S DAY, 17th March, 1855, will be produced, for the first time at this theatre, the admired farce of THE TIPPERARY LEGACY. Song—"The Irish Immigrant."—Miss Lorctee; Irish Jig, Mrs. R…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Saturday 17 March 1855 · page 4

IMMENSE SUCCESS.—Delighted and Fashionable Audiences EVERY EVENING THIS WEEK, to witness the Unrivalled Wizard JACOBS, in his Grand Entertainment of NATURAL MAGIC. Illustrated Wounders of…

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Prince of [?]ales Theatre, CASTLEREAGH-STREET

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 17 March 1855 · page 2

This Evening, March 17, 1855, Will be prod[?]eed Ketzebue's grent play of the STRANGER, Or, MISANTHROPY and REPENTANCE. Stranger, Mr WALLER; Solomon, Mr TUTHILL; Mrs Haller, Mrs…

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Prince of Wales Theatre. Castiereagh-street

Empire · Saturday 17 March 1855 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Saturday, March 16. 1855. will be produced Kotzobue's great play of THE STRANGER. Characters by Messrs. Waller, Russell, Graham, Tathill, F. Howson, Milne, Warde, Stanley, Styles, Master Waller,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Monday 19 March 1855 · page 4

SECOND WEEK OF THE GREAT JACOBS!--Every Evening.—The introduction of M. Jacobs' Entertainment et SOIREES FANTASTIQUES, illustrating the fallacy of Necromancy and Demonology into Australia…

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Prince of Wales Theatre. Castlereagh-street

Empire · Monday 19 March 1855 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Monday, March 19, 1855, will be presented Shakespeare's celebrated Tragedy of HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK. Characters by Messrs. Graham, Milne, Warde, Waller, Russell, Stewart, Hammond,…

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Royal Lyceum Theatre. First time at this Theatre of the "Dream at Sea." First appearance of Miss Murray

Empire · Monday 19 March 1855 · page 4

On MONDAY, March 19th, 1855, will be represented the admired Domestic Drama, in three acts, of THE DREAM AT SEA. Ann Trevanion, Miss Murray (her first appearance in this colony).—Dance, Master…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Tuesday 20 March 1855 · page 4

SECOND WEEK OF THE GREAT JACOBS!—Every Evening.—The introduction of M. Jacobs' Entertainment of SOIREES FANTASTIQUES, illustrating the failary of Necromancy and Demonology into Australia…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Empire · Tuesday 20 March 1855 · page 4

THIS EVENING. Tuesday, March 20, will be presented for the first time, Rulwer's splendid Play in five Acts of MONEY: OR, DUPLICITY EXPOSED! Charseters by Messrs. Waller, Milue, Graham, Russell, Hammond, F…

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Royal Lyceum Theatre

Empire · Friday 23 March 1855 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Friday, March 23, 1855, will be produced a Melodrama of thrilling interest, written by T. [?]din, Esq., entitled THE RUFFIAN BOY. In the course of the piece a Spanish Dance by Mrs. R. M'Gowan,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Friday 23 March 1855 · page 4

SECOND WEEK OF THE GREAT JACOBS.—Every Evening.—The introduction of Mr. Jacobs'…

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