Victoria Theatre
This theatre was again crowded on Saturday night, notwithstanding the steady downpour of rain, thus demonstrating the power and attraction of Mr. W. S. Lyster's exceptionally talented company, and the…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1876
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Victoria Theatre
The "Lily of Killarney" was produced last night in presence of an immense number of music loving citizens. The dress circle, as well as every other part of the theatre, being crowded by a brilliant and…
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The repetition of the "Merchant of Venice" last night, in presence of a large and attentive auditory, fully confirms the already expressed opinion of the excellent acting of Mrs. Scott-Siddons and Mr. G. D…
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Mr. Levison commences his season at the Queen's Theatre this evening with s large variety company. Herr Tolemaque, the eseamyteus is one of the professional persons engaged…
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This elegant theatre was again thronged by a brilliant dress circle audience, in addition to the over flowing stalls and pit, to witness one of the best performances of the "Lady of Lyons" yot witnessed at…
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Offenbach's "La Jolie Parfumeuse" was successfully produced last night in presence of a very full house. Miss Clara Thompson, Miss Jeannie Winston, Mrs. Fox, Mr. Bracy, and Mr. George Leopold sustained…
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THE sun--which, however, was not visible--doubtless rose as usual on the morning of this important struggle, and so did the spirits of the rivals teams. At an early hour it became apparent to all who were in the vicinity of the ground that, as Grains said, something…
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No need for costume balls when every ordinary party applies one with dresses that are quite fanciful enough, inasmuch as they may be made almost entirely according to the taste of the wearer. Going from salon…
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No need for costume balls when every ordinary party supplies one with dresses that are quite fanciful enough, inasmuch as they may be made almost entirely according to the taste of the wearer. Going from salon…
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Last evening a concert was given in aid of the Randwick Cricket Club at the school-room, Randwick, and it was very well attended. Mr. Kiss, president of the club, was voted to the chair, and after passing a…
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A new attraction is added to this temple of variety, in the person of a young lady comique, who is said to be possessed of considerable voice and other attractions. The company at this house is a very strong…
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The popularity of opera "Seria1" remains un-abated among the citizens of Sydney if the crowds who patronize the above theatre afford any testimony to that assertion. On Saturday night every portion of the…
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The "Lady of Lyons" was repeated at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. When it was first produced we said it was one of the most striking performances ever seen in Sydney. Mrs. Scott Siddons…
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The entertainment presented this evening—for the benefit of Miss Emilie Melville—will include two of the best impersonations with which this popular artiste has bewitched her numerous admirers. The…
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At the Theatre Royal to-night "As You Like It," the piece in which Mrs. Siddons made her first appearance, is to be revived by the express desire of His Excellency the Governor, who attends with the Hon…
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There was a splendid house at the Theatre Royal last night, big Excellency the Governor and Lady Robinson and suite being amongst the audience. The play "As You tike It" was received with the usual…
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This house was densely crowded throughout to benefit that pet of the popular fancy, Miss Emilie Melville, who gave one of her most enchanting performances of the Bohemian Girl, in which she also sang…
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The "Hunchback" is a play that has long been a favourite with levers of drama, and the crowded state of the theatre last night proves that it hat last none of its attractions. Mrs. Siddons, in the last acts of the…
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The Californian mail this month will take away very cheering intelligence for the theatrical profession in America. Following the success of Nell, at the Victoria Theatre, Mrs. Scott-Siddons has received such a…
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A ball to celebrate the second anniversary of the Mercantile Rowing Club took place at the Masonic Hall last night. The Hall was tastefully decorated with evergreens and flags, and lit up with Chinese lanterns,…
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