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Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts
707 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 36
"Belphegor" was repeated at the Queen's Theatre last night before an audience that filled every part of the building. Mr. Dampier again appeared as the Mountebank, his daughter Lily ae Henri, ana Miss Willis as Madeline. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Sarah Multon, or a Mother's Crime," was repeated last night at the Theatre Royal. It was evident, from the small attendance, that it is not likely to suit the tastes of Sydney audiences. It is too full of morbid sentimentality…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A public meeting is to be held on Friday for the purpose of talking steps to initiate [?] for the erection of a theatre in Brisbane, at a cost of £22.000. It is stated that Mr. John Bennett, of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ye Reception of ye Mayor by ye Hon. Secretaries…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lost at the Mayor's return ball, At least this is what I have heard, A something we cannot think small, Nor smile, and exclaim how absurd!…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SIR,—A musician of some 40 years' standing, whose name is heard for the first time outside of the narrow and unknown circle which he has hitherto adorned, has identified himself with that class of persons who…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →SIR,—I am surprised that a musician of 40 years' standing such as Mr. Salier is, should not have awarded honour where honour is due. Is not Signor Giorza an Italian? Is not that sufficient. Did not in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →SIR,—Parturient monies, nascetur ridiculus mus! I screamed, after I had read a letter in your valuable paper about the exhibition concerts, beginning, " As a, musician of some 40 years standing," and ending,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Like all the other places of amusement, the Then trel Royal was crowded in every part on Queen's Birlhnigli. The piece presented on the occasion was a romantic dram[?] entitled " A Celebrated Case," ths plot of which may be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Many persons went to the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. They filled every part of the house, execpting the dress circle, and that was very fairly patronized. "C[?]" was repeated, and played excellently. It is a piece[?] which…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →On Saturday evening there was a crowded house at the Queen's Theatre, the piece de resistance being " Ashore and Afloat," a nautical drama which suited the tastes of the audience, but in which Mr. Dampier did not appear to the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mr. Dampier takes his farewell benefit at the Queen's Theatre to-night, and to-morrow Mr.H. E. Walton, the new star engaged , by Mr.Hegarty, will make his first appearance in one of Boucicault's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →After Mr. Jennings concluded his address, which was greeted with hearty cheers, the musical entertainment began. The first part consisted of a very excellent selection from the Melodies. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →THE children attending the schools of the Sisters of Mercy gave a musical and dramatic entertainment on Wednesday evening, the 28th inst., in the boys’…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Mrs. G B. Lowis made her last appearance at the Voctoria Theatre on Saturday night, when she had a benefit and was favoured with a liberal patronage. This lady has been popular since she appeared here as Jane Shore, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At the Queen's Theatre on Saturday night, a new sensational drama, entitled "A Broken Life," was played to a tolerably good house. The principal character, that of Eustache Baudin, was taken by Mr. H. E. Walton, who…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The piece de resistance at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night was "Engaged," which has run so well duing the last week. It is evident that this comedy is taking a firm hold on the public taste, judging by the attendances, which…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. J. Tyerman lectured in the Royal on Sunday evening last, before a large audience, being the second lecture on his recent tour round the world. In his introductory…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mr. J. J. Wallace, after a short absence from Sydney, has returned to it, and on Saturday night commenced a short engagement at the Queen's Theatre, the scene of his former operations. His expositions on the stage are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →There was a large pit and stalls, but only moderate dress circle at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday evening, when another representation of Shakespeare's "Richard III." was given. We have already criticised the piece, so that…
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