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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1856

511 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 26

Victoria Theatre. Under the Direction and Management of Mr. A. Torning. This Evening, January 29th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 January 1856 · page 4

To commence with, for the first time, the original drama in two serenders, with new scener[?]by Mr. Burberry, called THE WAITS, or A CHRISTMAS STORY. The drama, founded upon a work, now in course of publication, written and dramatised by the…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Wednesday 30 January 1856 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Wednesday. January 30[?]to commence with THE WAITS; [?], A CHRISTMAS STORY. Characters by Messrs. C. Evans, Holloway, Mrs. A. Torning, Mrs. Lambert[?] Mrs. Howard[?]Mrs. Moore[?] To conclude with GEORGY…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Empire · Wednesday 30 January 1856 · page 4

THIS EVENING[?]Wednesday, January [?] the performances will commence with the Comic Drama, THE MOB CAP; on, LOVE'S DISGUISES. To be followed by the laughable Farce, called THE RO[?]ERS OF THE HEATH. To conclude with…

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Victoria Theatre. Under the Direction and Management of Mr. A. Torning. This Evening, Janaury 31st

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1856 · page 4

To commence with, for the second time, the original drama is two serena len, with new scenery by Mr. Burberry, called THE WAITS, or A CHRISTMAS STORY. The drama, founded upon a work, now in course of publication, written and dramatised by the…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Friday 1 February 1856 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Friday, February 1st, to commence with THE WAITS; on, A CHRISTMAS STORY. Characters by Messrs. C. Evans, Holloway, Mrs. A. Torning, Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Moore. To conclude with GEORGY…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Empire · Friday 1 February 1856 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Friday, February 1st, the performances will commence with THE MO[?] CAP; [?], LOVE'S DISGUISES. To be followed by the laughable Farce, called THE ROBBERS FO THE HEATH. To conclude with the petite Comedy…

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Victoria Theatre. Under the Direction and Management of Mr. A. Torning. This Evening, February 1st

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 February 1856 · page 4

To commence with, for the fourth time, the original drama in two serena[?], with new scenery by Mr. Burberry, called THE WAITS, or A CHRISTMAS STORY. The drama, founded upon a work, now in course of publication, written and dramatised by the…

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Prince of Wales Theatre. Under the Direction and Management of Mr. A. Torning. This Evening, February 1st

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 February 1856 · page 4

THE performances [?] commence with the comic drama. In two acts, called THE MOB CAP; or, Love's Di[?]guires. Sir Harry Graham, Mr. Stewart; Rupert Stanley, Mr F. Stuart; Blue Die[?], Mr. F. Howson; Lady Marlon, Mi[?] Warde; Polly Peeps,…

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Royal Victoria Theatre

Empire · Saturday 2 February 1856 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Saturday, February 2nd, to commence with THE WAITS; on, A CHRISTMAS STORY. Characters by Messrs. C. Evans, Holloway, Mrs. A. Torning Mrs. L[?]bert, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Moore. To conclude with GEORGY…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Empire · Saturday 2 February 1856 · page 4
Also in Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer

THIS EVENING, Saturday, February 2, the performances will commence with Bell[?]'s Opera of LA SONNAMBULA. Characters by Messrs. F. Howson, J. Howson, Stewart, Turner, Wright; Madame Anna Bishop, Mrs. G[?]rin. and Mrs. Gibbs…

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[?] Victoria Theatre. Last Night of the Season

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 2 February 1856 · page 2

This Evening, Saturday, the Entertainments will commence with the original Droma, in 2 [?], with new Scenery by Mr. Barberry, called THE WAITS; or a Christmas Story…

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Victoria Theatre. Under the Dirce[?]on and Management of Mr. A. Torning. This Evening, February 1st

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1856 · page 6

To c ommence with, for the fourth time, the original drama in two se[?]es wih new sccenery by Mr. Burberry, called THE WAITS, of A CHRISTMAS STORY. The drama, founded upon a work, now in course of publicatio, written and dramatized by the…

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Prince of Wales Theatre. Under the Direction and Management of Mr. A. To[?]ning. Last Night: of Bell [?]'s Opera of La Sonnambula. This Evening, Feb uary 2nd

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1856 · page 6

The performances will commence with Be[?]lini's Opera of LA SONNAMBULA. Amina, Madame Anna Bishop. To conclude with the new and interesting farce. LOCKED UP WITH A LADY. Peter Brown, Mr. J. L. Hydes; Mary Markahm, Miss…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Empire · Monday 4 February 1856 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Monday, February 4, the performances will commence with the domestic Drama of THE FARMER'S STORY! OR, THE EMIGRANT'S RETURN. Favourite Dance, Miss Hart. To conclude with an original Drama[?] acts, by…

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Prince of Wales Theatre. Under the Direction and Management of Mr. A. Torning. This Evening, February 4th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1856 · page 4

THE performances will commence with the Domestic Drama of THE FARMER'S STORY: or, THE EMIGRANT'S RETURN: L[?]wood, Mr. Holloway; Derby, Mr. F. Stuart; Ryland, Mr. C. E[?]; Bristles, Mr. [?] S. [?] Rut, Mr. Stewart; Mrs…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Empire · Tuesday 5 February 1856 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Tuesday, February 5. the performances will commence with a Selection from LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR. To be followed by a new and original Operatic Extravaganza, called ANNA BISHOP IN AUSTRALIA; OR, SOPRANO…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Empire · Wednesday 6 February 1856 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Wednesday, February 6, the performances will commence with LUCILLE; OR, THE STORY OF A HEART. To be followed by the Screaming Farce of THE TWO GRE. GORYS, OR, WHERE DID THE MONEY COME FROM. To…

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Prince of Wales Theatre. Under the Direction and Management of Mr. A. Torning. This Evening, February 6th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1856 · page 4

The performances will commence with the domestic drama, by Bayle Benard, Esq., entitled LUCILLE, or the Story of a Heart. To be followed by the screaming face of THE TWO GREGORY, or where did the money come from! Mr. Gregory, Mr. T. S. Bellair;…

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Prince of Wales Theatre

Empire · Thursday 7 February 1856 · page 4

THIS EVENING, Thursday, February 7, the performances will commence with selections from LUCI DI LAMMERMOOR. Characters by Messrs. Turner, Churchill, F. Howson, and Madameo Anna Bishop. To be followed by the New and…

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