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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1881

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1881 · page 6
Also in Evening News

During yesterday it was rumoured that in consequence of Miss Maggie Moore's indisposition, another lady was engaged to take her place [?]s "Josephine;" happily the change was not necessary, the "gallant…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1881 · page 3

The powerful drama, "Quilp," was again produced at the Gaiety Theatre last evening, and was most enthusiastically received. Those who have not witnessed this superb play should lose no time…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1881 · page 3

Another large and fashionable audience attended the Theatre Royal last night, to witness the fourth performance, by the present company, of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, "Pinafore," The…

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Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 February 1881 · page 3

"The Damtes" was played at this theatre last night before a good audience, who loudly applauded many portions of the drama, and seemed highly delighted with the whole entertainment…

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The Austrian Band

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 February 1881 · page 3

The intended open-air performance in the outer Domain last night, which was to have been given by the Austrian Band, did not take place, owing to the rain storm…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 February 1881 · page 3

The powerful drama "Quilp wan again played at this charming theatre last evening, and Mr. Marshall's wonderful acting in the name part was received with loud acclamations. The piece, which…

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Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 February 1881 · page 3

Joaquin Miller's American drama,"The Danites," is to be withdrawn at the Queen's Theatre on Saturday night, to allow of the production of the sensational play, "The Streets of New York,"…

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Amusements. the Austrian Band

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1881 · page 6

The sudden change in the weather entirely prevented the concert in the Domain, to the great disappointment of the public, who were assembled in large numbers, and of the band. As will be seen in out advertising columns, special…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 February 1881 · page 3

The present Reason of "H.M.S. Pinafore, at the Theatre Royal, is the moat brilliant and successful ever enjoyed by Gilbert and Sullivan's clever production in this city, Last night…

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The Austrian Band

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 February 1881 · page 5

A special solo concert was given by the Austrian Band at the Prince Alfred Exhibition Building last night, before a very large and appreciative audience. This class of entertainment formed a…

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Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 February 1881 · page 5

The final performance of Joaquin Miller's American drama, "The Danites," during the present season at the Queen's Theatre, was given last night, and highly enjoyed by the audience. To-night,…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1881 · page 6

Despite the threatening aspect of the weather, "Pinafore" was patronised by a large audience last night. The stalls and pit were somewhat inconveniently crowded, and the dress circle was well filled. The opera went extremely well…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 February 1881 · page 5

Another presentation of the powerful drama, "Quilp," was given at this theatre last night, before a large audience, whose admiration wan loudly and frequently expressed by most hearty…

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Amusements. the Austrian Band

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1881 · page 6

The Austriun Band appeared as an orchestra last night at the Exhibition Building and for the first time in Sydney brought some of the members prominently forward assoloists. The open-air concert having been so suddenly…

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The Queen's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1881 · page 6

The "Danites" drew another good house at the Queen's Theatre last night, and the piece throughout was played with great spirit. To-night the drama "The Streets of New York" will be produced…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 February 1881 · page 5

There is no doubt but that Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, "H. M. S. Pinafore," is a strong magnet to the public of this city, for though Friday nights are not generally looked upon as…

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The Austrian Band

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 February 1881 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

There was again a large attendance at the Garden Palace on Saturday, when the Austrian Band, en militaire, gave a concert, from the gross proceeds of which 10 per cent. is set apart for the public charities. The programme…

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Gaiety Theatre

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 28 February 1881 · page 2

A large audience witnessed the performance of "Quilp at this theatre on Saturday night, and the presentation of the drama was marked by the many excellences that have throughout been so…

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