The Queen's Theatre
Those who remember this bijou theatre in its palmiest days—and these must be fresh in their memory—would be agreeably surprised by a visit to that popular place of amusement just now. There is a…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1876
241 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 13
News of the Day. Theatre Royal
At the Theatre Royal on Saturday afternoon next, there will be a performance of the pantomime for the especial behoof of children, who will be admitted to all parts of the house at half price…
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His Excellency the Governor accompanied by the Hon. Lady Robinson and ante, and by Sir George Bowen, Governor of Victoria, honored the Theatre Royal with their presence last night. They were…
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In the evening a grand musical festival was held in the City Hall. The building was decorated with flags of all nations, and the back of the platform was hidden from view by the…
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THE new Theatre Royal Sydney, stands on the exact site of the old Prince of Wales' Theatre, destroyed by fire, in 1872. Its dimensions are: extreme length, 136 feet, of which 70 feet are devoted to the auditorium, and 66 to the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →MUSIC. Mdlle. Ilma, De Murska's Farewell Concerts—The Christmas Oratorio—Giorza's Christmas Concert, &c., &c
THE last appearances of Mdlle. Ilma De Murska imparted an amount of interest to the Christmas musical festivals of which those entertainments would otherwise have been almost entirely destitute. It must be conceded that musical…
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The members of the above band enlivened the town on last Tuesday night by a moonlight- promenade through the streets, discoursing sweet music. If each…
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"Snow White" is played for the last time tonight, and no doubt the house will be full to witness the piece, which has had a good run, and is still drawing large audiences. It is well localised by Mr. Lewis…
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Garnet Walch's ably-written burlesque, and the gorgeous scenery, and certainly it ought to be long before such a magnificent entertainment as the Royal pantomime falls from the public. From eight o'clock till…
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SIR,—On leading your Valuable paper on Saturday last, I noticed an advertisement, [?] Sergeant James Gray, to the effect [?] at the Parramatta, Band would not play…
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Mr. Ainsley Scott has a complimentary benefit, tendered to him to-night, when a domestic drama and a miscellaneous performance comprise the programme. Mr. Scott has secured the assistance of very able artists…
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The last week of the pantomime at this elegant and comfortable theatre, which has been deservedly well patronised, is announced. The enterprise and good management of Mr. Lazar, are meeting with fair…
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The Lingarde return to this house to-night, and appear in Gilbert's play "Charity," in which they, as well as Mr. J. P. Hydes, made a [?] the last time it was presented…
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A very successful and highly enjoyable amateur, concert was given in the hall of the School of Arcs on Friday evening last, January 14th, 1876, in aid of the Camden Fife and Drum Band. Two influential ladies…
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We lear form the Age that Melbourne is shortly to be supplied with a new theatre. A company has been formed, and the new building will be erected in the vicinity of the Opera-house, Bourke-street, Messrs…
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The walls of the vestibule leading to the dress circle of the Theatre Royal are now covered with portraits of celebrated actors and actresses from the studio of Messrs Bradley and Ralofson, the well-known…
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Charity was repeated last night, and [?] intense heat of [?] weather interfered with the attendance, there was a good house. The Messrs, Lio[?] carried the an [?] with them by their excellent is…
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To-night is the last night but one of Mr. Garnet Walch's prologue of the gorgeous pantomime, and those who have not witnessed the display and spectacle, or beard the light witticism of Australia's great…
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The Misses Lingard and Mr. Frank Lawlor appear to-night in the society play, "Frou Frou," which is reproduced for this night only. The impersonation of these three artistes is too well known to need…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Art Notes. the Price of Pictures
WITH the accumulation of great fortunes in our city (says an American authority) there is a dawning of taste for the Fine Arts which is very encouraging. Our community, however, ia in its first stage of knowledge about pictures—…
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